Dislocation of the shoulder with fracture of the ipsilateral shaft of the humerus.
Three cases of dislocation of the shoulder and ipsilateral fracture of the shaft of the humerus are reported. The literature is reviewed. It is suggested that X-ray films should be taken of the shoulder and elbow in all patients with fractures of the shaft of the humerus.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging