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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* | [[File:Gray326.png|thumb|Left shoulder and acromioclavicular joints with ligaments.]] | ||
* | [[File:Shoulder_joint_back-en.png|thumb|Shoulder anatomy, anterior.]] | ||
[[File:Shoulder joint back 05r4v.png|thumb|Shoulder anatomy, posterior.]] | |||
*2-4% of shoulder dislocations<ref>Grate I Jr. Luxatio erecta: a rarely seen, but often missed shoulder dislocation. Am J Emerg Med. 2000 May;18(3):317-21.</ref> | |||
*Complications (neurovascular injuries and rotator cuff tears) less common than in anterior dislocation | |||
*May go undetected for extended period as often missed on physical exam and imaging | |||
*Classically associated with [[seizures]] and [[Lightning injuries|lightning strikes]] | |||
{{Shoulder dislocation types}} | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
* | *Posterior aspect of shoulder unusually prominent | ||
* | *Anterior aspect of shoulder appears flattened | ||
*Inability to rotate or abduct affected arm | |||
===Mechanism=== | |||
*Forceful internal rotation and adduction | |||
**Usually due to seizure or electric shock | |||
***Consider in [[alcohol withdrawal]], even without clear history of shoulder injury | |||
*Blow to anterior shoulder | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Shoulder DDX}} | {{Shoulder DDX}} | ||
== | ==Evaluation== | ||
[[File:Lightbulb sign - posterior shoulder dislocation - Roe vor und nach Reposition 001.jpg|thumb|Light bulb sign (left) with post-reduction comparison (right)]] | |||
*Plain film X-ray | *Plain film X-ray | ||
**Scapular "Y" view shows humeral head in posterior position | **Scapular "Y" view shows humeral head in posterior position | ||
**Lack of normal overlap of humeral head and glenoid fossa | **Lack of normal overlap of humeral head and glenoid fossa | ||
**"Light bulb sign" - fixed internal rotation makes for light bulb appearance of humeral head on AP | **"Light bulb sign" - fixed internal rotation makes for light bulb appearance of humeral head on AP | ||
*Consider CT for occult dislocations of evaluation of fractures | |||
*Bedside [[ultrasound: Joint|ultrasound]] can be used to assess for both dislocation and successful reduction | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
===Closed reduction=== | |||
''Most require [[procedural sedation]]'' | |||
#Adduct the arm | |||
#Apply traction along long axis of humerus | |||
* | #Have assistant push humeral head anteriorly into glenoid fossa | ||
* | #Apply shoulder immobilizer | ||
#Obtain post-reduction radiographs | |||
===Indications for Surgery=== | |||
*Lesser tuberosity displacement not reduced with reduction | |||
*Articular defect >25% | |||
*Dislocation >3 weeks | |||
**Do not reduce chronic dislocations in the ED due to risk of arterial injury; consult ortho for open reduction | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Discharge after reduction | *Discharge after successful reduction | ||
* | **Maintain [[sling +/- swath]] or shoulder immobilizer (shoulder in adduction and internal rotation) until seen in follow-up by orthopedic surgery | ||
*Any patient with a chronic dislocation requires orthopedic consult in the ED for consideration of operative reduction due to the risk of arterial injury | |||
==Complications== | |||
*[[Humerus fracture]] plus fracture of the posterior glenoid rim | |||
*Isolate fracture of lesser tuberosity | |||
*Reverse Hill-Sachs deformity | |||
**Impaction fracture of anteromedial humeral head | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Shoulder dislocation]] | *[[Shoulder dislocation]] | ||
==External Links== | |||
*https://youtu.be/KRCqVekNEKc | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
[[Category:Procedures]] | [[Category:Procedures]] |
Latest revision as of 17:53, 13 February 2021
Background
- 2-4% of shoulder dislocations[1]
- Complications (neurovascular injuries and rotator cuff tears) less common than in anterior dislocation
- May go undetected for extended period as often missed on physical exam and imaging
- Classically associated with seizures and lightning strikes
Shoulder dislocation types
- Anterior shoulder dislocation (~95%)
- Posterior shoulder dislocation (~5%)
- Inferior shoulder dislocation (<1%)
Clinical Features
- Posterior aspect of shoulder unusually prominent
- Anterior aspect of shoulder appears flattened
- Inability to rotate or abduct affected arm
Mechanism
- Forceful internal rotation and adduction
- Usually due to seizure or electric shock
- Consider in alcohol withdrawal, even without clear history of shoulder injury
- Usually due to seizure or electric shock
- Blow to anterior shoulder
Differential Diagnosis
Shoulder and Upper Arm Diagnoses
Traumatic/Acute:
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Clavicle fracture
- Humerus fracture
- Scapula fracture
- Acromioclavicular joint injury
- Glenohumeral instability
- Rotator cuff tear
- Biceps tendon rupture
- Triceps tendon rupture
- Septic joint
Nontraumatic/Chronic:
- Rotator cuff tear
- Impingement syndrome
- Calcific tendinitis
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Biceps tendinitis
- Subacromial bursitis
- Cervical radiculopathy
Refered pain & non-orthopedic causes:
- Referred pain from
- Neck
- Diaphragm (e.g. gallbladder disease)
- Brachial plexus injury
- Axillary artery thrombosis
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Subclavian steal syndrome
- Pancoast tumor
- Myocardial infarction
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary embolism
Evaluation
- Plain film X-ray
- Scapular "Y" view shows humeral head in posterior position
- Lack of normal overlap of humeral head and glenoid fossa
- "Light bulb sign" - fixed internal rotation makes for light bulb appearance of humeral head on AP
- Consider CT for occult dislocations of evaluation of fractures
- Bedside ultrasound can be used to assess for both dislocation and successful reduction
Management
Closed reduction
Most require procedural sedation
- Adduct the arm
- Apply traction along long axis of humerus
- Have assistant push humeral head anteriorly into glenoid fossa
- Apply shoulder immobilizer
- Obtain post-reduction radiographs
Indications for Surgery
- Lesser tuberosity displacement not reduced with reduction
- Articular defect >25%
- Dislocation >3 weeks
- Do not reduce chronic dislocations in the ED due to risk of arterial injury; consult ortho for open reduction
Disposition
- Discharge after successful reduction
- Maintain sling +/- swath or shoulder immobilizer (shoulder in adduction and internal rotation) until seen in follow-up by orthopedic surgery
- Any patient with a chronic dislocation requires orthopedic consult in the ED for consideration of operative reduction due to the risk of arterial injury
Complications
- Humerus fracture plus fracture of the posterior glenoid rim
- Isolate fracture of lesser tuberosity
- Reverse Hill-Sachs deformity
- Impaction fracture of anteromedial humeral head
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Grate I Jr. Luxatio erecta: a rarely seen, but often missed shoulder dislocation. Am J Emerg Med. 2000 May;18(3):317-21.