Bilateral Posterior Dislocation of the Shoulder Combined with Fracture of the Proximal Humerus: A Case Report

Abstract

A 28-year-old turner presented with bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulders following an epileptic seizure. He was treated by open reduction of the humeral heads and fixation of the oblique fractures with screws.

At the follow-up examination 2 years postoperatively shoulder mobility was satisfactory, and the patient could return to his previous work.

Key Words:

• fracture
• humero-scapular joint
• posterior dislocation