The dislocation is older than 7 to 10 days, due to an increased risk of damaging the axillary artery during the reduction, especially in older patients Complications of the Davos Technique Increased displacement of associated fractures Equipment for the Davos Technique Elastic bandage Shoulder immobilizer or sling and swathe Intra-articular anesthetic *: 20 mL of 1% lidocaine, 20-mL syringe, 2-inch 20-gauge needle, antiseptic solution (eg, chlorhexidine, povidone iodine), gauze pads * Patients usually do the Davos technique without analgesia; however, only one reduction attempt without analgesia may be done.