Rupture of axillary artery and neuropraxis as complications of recurrent traumatic shoulder dislocation: case report.
Gleno-humeral dislocations are frequent, but associated complete transection of the axillary artery has only been reported sporadically. We present a case of complete rupture of the axillary artery associated with recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder, followed by a discussion of the likely mechanisms and the key learning points.
Allie
Babak
B
Accident and Emergency Department, Trafford General Hospital, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 5SL, UK.
Kilroy
Darren A
DA
Riding
Graham
G
Summers
Claire
C
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012421:Rupture; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications*