[Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder caused by an epileptic seizure - diagnostic, treatment and result].
The case of an 39-year-old man is presented, who sustained a bilateral locked fracture dislocation of the shoulders occurring during an epileptic seizure. Radiographs demonstrated a compression-fracture of the anteromedial aspect of the humeral head bilaterally (reversed Hill-Sachs-lesions). Additionally, fractures of the lesser and greater tuberosity were diagnosed at the right site. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed in both shoulders within 12 hours. 6 months later the patient has no complaints with a free range of motion. Diagnostics, treatment and result are discussed in context with the literature.
Engel
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T
Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universität Leipzig.
Lill
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H
Korner
J
J
Josten
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D000328:Adult; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed