Shoulder injury caused by electric shock.
Shoulder injury and more in particular bilateral dislocation of the shoulder joint after electric shock is rare. Three patients are presented with dislocation and fracture of the shoulder and serious muscle contraction. After an accident involving electric current potential shoulder injuries should be considered. Early diagnosis improves the functional results of adequate treatment.
Breederveld
R S
RS
Department of Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Patka
P
P
Dwars
B J
BJ
Van Mourik
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed