Irreducible shoulder dislocation - a word of caution

R Gudena; K P Iyengar; J B Nadkarni; W Loh

doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2011.02.004

Irreducible shoulder dislocation - a word of caution

Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2011 Jun;97(4):451-3. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2011.02.004. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

Authors

R Gudena¹, K P Iyengar, J B Nadkarni, W Loh

Affiliation

¹ University of Calgary, 711-3607 49ST NW, Calgary T3A2H3, Canada. gudenar@msn.com

PMID: 21511554
DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2011.02.004

Abstract

Anterior dislocation of shoulder is usually amenable to closed manipulation. Failure to achieve satisfactory reduction can be due to soft tissue or osseous interposition. We report a case of irreducible anterior shoulder dislocation with the interposition of the musculocutaneous nerve. This required open reduction and release of the musculocutaneous nerve; which was found to be further trapped by the torn long head of biceps.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Ligaments, Articular / injuries
Ligaments, Articular / surgery
Male
Manipulation, Orthopedic / adverse effects*
Manipulation, Orthopedic / methods
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma / diagnostic imaging
Multiple Trauma / surgery
Musculocutaneous Nerve / injuries
Musculocutaneous Nerve / surgery*
Nerve Regeneration / physiology
Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
Radiography
Recovery of Function
Shoulder Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
Shoulder Dislocation / therapy*
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging
Shoulder Joint / surgery*
Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging
Soft Tissue Injuries / surgery*
Treatment Failure
Treatment Outcome