title: Open anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
abstract: An open dislocation of the shoulder is a very uncommon and serious injury. The sequelae of open glenohumeral dislocation include infection, avascular necrosis, and limited motion. The patient with such complications will have serious compromise in shoulder function, as illustrated in this case report and reference to another report in the literature.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications*; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000150:complications; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications