Anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint in a child.
An anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint in a 7-year-old boy is reported. The injury was incurred when the patient's arm was forcibly extended and internally rotated from behind while he was held in a prone position. The dislocation of the proximal humerus was reduced by gently lifting it into the glenoid, and immediate pain relief forward. A full active range of motion has resulted.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology