%0 Journal Article
%T Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder: Report of two cases
%A Claro Rui
%A Sousa Ricardo
%A Massada Marta
%A Ramos Joaquim
%J International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
%D 2009
%I Medknow Publications
%X Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder is a very rare injury. Almost 50% of bilateral posterior dislocations are due to a convulsive seizure, rising to 90% if the dislocations are associated with fractures. Electric shock accounts for less than 5% of bilateral posterior dislocations of the shoulder. A systematization of the clinical and radiological approach, followed by an early diagnosis and proper surgical treatment is essential. Authors report 2 cases of bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder, one caused by a convulsive seizure and the other by an electric shock. A review of literature and a treatment protocol are also presented.
%K Convulsive seizure
%K electrocution
%K posterior fracture-dislocation shoulder
%U http://www.internationalshoulderjournal.org/article.asp?issn=0973-6042;year=2009;volume=3;issue=2;spage=41;epage=45;aulast=Claro