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Bilateral posterior shoulder dislocations

S T Elberger¹, G Brody

¹Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

|May 1, 1995

Summary

Bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation is a rare complication following seizures. This case highlights how it can mimic other conditions, emphasizing the need for careful diagnosis after seizure activity.

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Background:

Seizure activity can lead to various musculoskeletal complications.
Posterior shoulder dislocation is an uncommon but serious sequela.

Observation:

A patient presented with bilateral upper extremity blood pressure discrepancies post-seizure.
Initial presentation suggested alternative clinical diagnoses.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with bilateral posterior shoulder dislocations.
This occurred following his first-ever seizure episode.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider posterior shoulder dislocations in patients with neurological events and upper extremity symptoms.
Prompt recognition and management are crucial to prevent long-term morbidity.

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