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Traumatic Asymmetric Bilateral Shoulder Dislocation: The First Case Report in Mexico
Jesús David González Valdovinos1, Juan Alberto Vega Cruz1, Ximena Abigail Montes Aparicio1
1Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Hospital Central Norte of Petróleos Mexicanos, Mexico City, Mexico.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|June 11, 2026
Summary
This case report details a rare asymmetric bilateral shoulder dislocation caused by a motorcycle accident. Prompt diagnosis and reduction led to full functional recovery, highlighting the importance of recognizing this unusual injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Management
- Radiology
Background:
- Asymmetric bilateral shoulder dislocation is an exceptionally rare glenohumeral injury.
- Most cases are linked to seizures or electrical injuries, with traumatic mechanisms being uncommon.
- Reporting additional cases is crucial for improving recognition and management.