Axillary artery rupture complicating anterior dislocation of the shoulder. Case report.
Vascular injury is a rare complication of anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint. Two cases, both in elderly persons (65 and 74 years) were treated in our Department during a 5-year period. Atherosclerotic changes of the axillary artery and previous shoulder dislocation are predisposing factors for such injury.
Mustonen
P K
PK
Department of Surgery, Kuopio University Central Hospital, Finland.
Kouri
K J
KJ
Oksala
I E
IE
D000368:Aged; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy