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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation
1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, China.
Introduction:
Unilateral anterior shoulder dislocation is one of the most common problems encountered in orthopedic practice. However, simultaneous bilateral anterior dislocation of the shoulders is quite rare.
Case Presentation:
We report a case of a 75-year-old woman presented with simultaneous bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation following a trauma, complicated with a traction injury to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus.
Conclusions:
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation is very rare. The excessive traction force during closed reduction may lead to nerve palsy. Clear documentation of neurovascular status and adequate imaging before and after a reduction should be performed.
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