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[Delayed diagnosis of posterior dislocation of the shoulder]. 1995

E Matz, and N Halperin
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin.

Posterior dislocation of the shoulder is rare. It may follow trauma, electroconvulsive treatment or an epileptic attack. Correct diagnosis may be delayed, as there is no obvious deformity in the shoulder region and the arm is held in a natural sling position. AP X-ray of the shoulder shows only a few minor signs. A high index of suspicion, proper physical examination, and oblique X-ray views lead to correct diagnosis. Closed reduction is possible if the dislocation is of less than 3 weeks duration. Open reduction is indicated in young patients, and in older patients when there is disability.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012783 Shoulder Dislocation Displacement of the HUMERUS from the SCAPULA. Glenohumeral Dislocation,Glenohumeral Subluxation,Dislocation, Glenohumeral,Dislocation, Shoulder,Dislocations, Glenohumeral,Dislocations, Shoulder,Glenohumeral Dislocations,Glenohumeral Subluxations,Shoulder Dislocations,Subluxation, Glenohumeral,Subluxations, Glenohumeral
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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