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While most are referred and managed in the emergency department, pitch-side relocation by experienced clinicians does occur prior to referral. The aim of this study was to delineate a guideline specifically for the pitch-side management of this common injury. A literature search of PubMed and Medline using the keywords \u2018prehospital<jats:italic>\u2019, \u2018<\/jats:italic>pitch-side\u2019<jats:italic>, \u2018<\/jats:italic>shoulder dislocation<jats:italic>\u2019<\/jats:italic> and \u2018reduction<jats:italic>\u2019<\/jats:italic> or \u2018relocation technique<jats:italic>\u2019<\/jats:italic> was performed, and the available literature was reviewed and collated. Articles focusing on reduction techniques were then reviewed, with particular consideration on their applicability to a pitch-side setting. While studies exist that compare and contrast examination and reduction techniques, most are based in a hospital setting. 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