Simultaneous Bilateral Anterior Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2020 Jul 31;58(227):512-514. doi: 10.31729/jnma.4949.

Abstract

The unilateral glenohumeral dislocation is the most commonly encountered dislocation in our practices but the simultaneous bilateral dislocation is very rarely seen entity. It almost always occurs posteriorly. While simultaneous bilateral anterior dislocations present even very rare. We report a case of 70-years-old male who visited to our emergency complex due to trauma after he fell into the bathroom in a drunk state. Patient complains of pain and deformity of both glenohumeral joints. Clinical and radiological findings revealed bilateral anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation. Close reduction under general anaesthesia was done and both shoulders were immobilized using shoulder immobilizer.

Keywords: deformity; glenohumeral dislocations; immobilization..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Alcoholic Intoxication / complications
  • Braces
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability* / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability* / surgery
  • Male
  • Manipulation, Orthopedic
  • Shoulder Dislocation* / diagnostic imaging
  • Shoulder Dislocation* / surgery
  • Shoulder Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Shoulder Joint* / surgery