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Posterior shoulder dislocation while lifting weights: a missed diagnosis.

Giulio Cuffolo¹, Ross Coomber, Simon Burtt

¹Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, UK.

BMJ Case Reports

|February 22, 2014

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A young man experienced acute shoulder pain during weightlifting, initially diagnosed as a pectoralis major rupture. Subsequent examination revealed a posterior shoulder dislocation, requiring surgical relocation.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Trauma Care

Background:

Posterior shoulder dislocation is a rare injury, often missed on initial presentation.
Weightlifting, particularly the bench press, can place significant stress on the shoulder joint.

Observation:

A 24-year-old male presented with acute shoulder pain and immobility after bench pressing.
Initial diagnosis at the emergency department was presumed pectoralis major tendon rupture.
Radiographs were performed, and the patient was discharged for follow-up.

Findings:

On further review, the patient was diagnosed with a posterior shoulder dislocation.
The dislocation required surgical reduction under anesthesia.
This case highlights the importance of thorough examination in shoulder injuries.

Implications:

Delayed diagnosis of posterior shoulder dislocation can lead to complications.
Proper diagnostic imaging and clinical assessment are crucial for accurate shoulder injury management.
Understanding the mechanism of injury aids in preventing future occurrences in athletes.