Author/Authors :
Bostan, Bora Gaziosmanpasa University - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , Günes, Taner Gaziosmanpasa University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , Erdem, Mehmet Gaziosmanpasa University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , Sen, Cengiz Gaziosmanpasa University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations associated with proximal humerus fractures are extremely rare. In the present paper we report patient suffered from bilateral anterior shoulder dislocationsassociated with greater tuberosity fractures following a grand mal seizure. Reduction was achieved with external rotation method which is safe and easy to perform. After reduction, shoulders were fixed for four weeks in adduction and external rotation in Velpau bandages then gentle physical therapy was started and lasted for four weeks. Eighth weeks examinationrevealed full range of motion without pain.
