Simultaneous bilateral anterior fracture dislocation of the shoulder with neurovascular injury: report of a case

Chuan-Yi Lin; Shih-Jen Chen; Chen-Tung Yu; Ing-Lin Chang

Simultaneous bilateral anterior fracture dislocation of the shoulder with neurovascular injury: report of a case

Int Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;92(2):89-92.

Authors

Chuan-Yi Lin¹, Shih-Jen Chen, Chen-Tung Yu, Ing-Lin Chang

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.

PMID: 17518250

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidents, Occupational*
Adult
Axillary Artery / injuries*
Brachial Plexus / injuries*
Electromyography
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Humeral Fractures / etiology
Male
Muscle Weakness / etiology
Neural Conduction / physiology
Paralysis / etiology
Shoulder Dislocation / etiology*
Shoulder Fractures / etiology*
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Joint / blood supply
Shoulder Joint / innervation