title: Simultaneous bilateral anterior fracture dislocation of the shoulder with neurovascular injury: report of a case.
abstract: This paper reports an unusual case of orthopedic trauma in a 29-year-old man who experienced concomitant bilateral anterior shoulder fracture dislocation with associated brachial plexus and axillary artery injury. We also highlight the mechanism underlying this rare workplace injury related to use of a forklift.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chuan-Yi
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Shih-Jen
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Chen-Tung
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Ing-Lin
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D004576:Electromyography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000502:physiology; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000209:etiology*; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation