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- Title
Bilateral Shoulder Dislocation and Unilateral Fracture of the Humeral Head: A Case Report.
- Authors
Çolak, Şahin; Erdoğan, Mehmet Özgür; Kandiş, Hayati
- Abstract
Introduction: Although shoulder dislocations are common dislocations, posterior dislocations of the shoulder with fracture are rare. Seizures are the most common etiology for posterior dislocations. Diagnosing posterior dislocations is challenging in emergency departments. For this reason, emergency department physicians might not evaluate musculoskeletal injuries correctly. In addition, x-rays are not diagnostic for posterior dislocations. Late diagnosis may lead to humerus head necrosis, major complications, and malpractice. Case Report: Our patient, who was brought due to electrical shock, had bilateral posterior dislocation and unilateral humeral head fracture. Conclusion: In this case report, we evaluated a patient with bilateral posterior dislocation.
- Publication
Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine Case Reports / Akademik Acil Tip Olgu Sunumlari Dergisi, 2014, Vol 5, Issue 6, p174
- ISSN
1309-534X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5152/jaemcr.2014.50023