Dynamic ultrasonographic sign for posterior shoulder dislocation.
Acute posterior shoulder dislocation is rare, and its early diagnosis remains a challenge to the emergency physician. This report describes two cases of acute posterior shoulder dislocation confirmed by bedside ultrasound scan performed by the emergency physician. Bedside ultrasound for diagnosis of posterior shoulder dislocation is accurate, noninvasive, repeatable, convenient, and without ionizing radiation. Dynamic ultrasound sign of posterior shoulder dislocation and using bedside ultrasound for verification of successful reduction of posterior shoulder dislocation are described.
Yuen
Chi Kit
CK
Accident and Emergency Department, Ruttonjee Hospital, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. yuenchikit@gmail.com
Chung
Tong Shun
TS
Mok
Ka Leung
KL
Kan
Pui Gay
PG
Wong
Yau Tak
YT
D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography