The Hook & Roll Maneuver for Resolution of Shoulder Dystocia
Hook & roll is a posterior axilla maneuver combined with rotation of the anterior shoulder ventrally that is highly successful and easy to perform. The hook & roll maneuver is a promising alternative maneuver to consider in cases of shoulder dystocia, and early data suggest low rates of neonatal complications.
Authors
- Ella Stern
- Erica A. Heilman
- Hannah E. Sweeney
- Matthew K. Hoffman
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000006167
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00