Open AccessBilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder: Report of two cases
Author(s) -
Rui Claro,
Ricardo Sousa,
Marta Massada,
Joaquim Ramos,
José M Lourenço
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of shoulder surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0973-6042
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6042.57935
Subject(s) - medicine , dislocation , radiological weapon , shock (circulatory) , surgery , fracture (geology) , posterior shoulder , radiology , materials science , composite material
Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder is a very rare injury. Almost 50% of bilateral posterior dislocations are due to a convulsive seizure, rising to 90% if the dislocations are associated with fractures. Electric shock accounts for less than 5% of bilateral posterior dislocations of the shoulder. A systematization of the clinical and radiological approach, followed by an early diagnosis and proper surgical treatment is essential. Authors report 2 cases of bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder, one caused by a convulsive seizure and the other by an electric shock. A review of literature and a treatment protocol are also presented.