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Shoulder dislocation - analysis of cases and neurological complications
Patryk Pękala1, Tobiasz Jarzyński1, Alicja Baranowska1
1Department of Orthopedics, Mazovian Center of Rehabilitation STOCER, Konstancin-Jeziorna, Poland.
Summary
Shoulder dislocation treatment is effective, with no neurological complications reported after successful emergency repositioning. This study analyzed 424 cases, finding no increased nerve issues post-reduction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Shoulder dislocation, a common injury, involves the separation of the humerus head from the glenoid cavity.
- Incidence rates range from 15-25 per 100,000 individuals annually.
- Complications can include brachial plexus injuries due to anatomical proximity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report epidemiological data on shoulder dislocations.
- To detail treatment methodologies employed.
- To analyze neurological complications in patients treated at the Mazovian Rehabilitation Center STOCER.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 53,795 patient records from 01.01.2015 to 31.12.2019.
- Identification of 424 patients diagnosed with shoulder dislocation.
- Categorization of patients based on therapeutic management and neurological complications.
Main Results:
- 424 shoulder dislocations were analyzed; 217 required hospitalization.
- A significant correlation was found between dislocation occurrence, gender, and age.
- Neurological complications occurred in 4.24% of patients prior to reduction; none post-successful ED repositioning.
Conclusions:
- Emergency Department (ED) repositioning, when successful, did not lead to hospitalization for neurological complications.
- No instances of nerve impingement or increased neurological complications were observed following shoulder repositioning.
