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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2020, Number 2

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2020; 65 (2)

Bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation

Fernández PLJ, González PR, Miravete GA

Language: Spanish
References: 23
Page: 130-134
PDF size: 247.48 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation is an extremely rare injury, and it has been suggested that it is pathognomonic for seizure events when diagnosed in the absence of trauma. Almost 50% of bilateral posterior dislocations are due to a seizure event, this increases to 90% if the dislocations are associated with any other fracture. Although electric shock may also be the cause of this pathology, it represents less than 5% of bilateral posterior shoulder dislocations. A systematization of the clinical and radiological approach is essential, followed by an early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment. Two cases of bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation are presented, caused by a seizure event, as well as a review of the literature.


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