title: Rupture of axillary artery and neuropraxis as complications of recurrent traumatic shoulder dislocation: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Trafford General Hospital, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 5SL, UK.
authors.forename: Babak
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Allie
authors.forename: Darren A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kilroy
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Riding
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Summers
mesh_terms: 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*