Neglected bilateral posterior shoulder fracture dislocation in an uncontrolled seizure patient

Abstract

Posterior dislocation of the shoulder is a rare injury that occurs secondary to trauma and seizures. Diagnosis is often missed and treatment is challenging. Neglected posterior dislocation is associated with Hill-Sachs lesion which leads to locking of dislocation. Correct diagnosis is achieved by history taking, a physical examination and appropriate imaging. In neglected shoulder dislocation with uncontrolled seizure and humeral head defects of up to 45% the McLaughlin procedure shows excellent results at follow-up.

doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.314.8231

How to cite this:Amir MA, Alenazi B, Wyse RKH, Tamimi W, Kujan O, Khan T, et al. Neglected bilateral posterior shoulder fracture dislocation in an uncontrolled seizure patient. Pak J Med Sci 2015;31(4):1018-1020.   doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.314.8231

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