Case report reveals significant functional recovery after bilateral shoulder repair in young man post-seizure, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
Key Points
This report aims to highlight the challenges and management of delayed diagnosis of bilateral posterior shoulder fracture-dislocation following a seizure.
Case presentation of a 27-year-old man with a delayed diagnosis.
Initial evaluation lacked shoulder imaging leading to the delay.
Bilateral open reduction and fixation, along with soft tissue repair, were performed.
Imaging included radiographs, CT, and MRI to assess injuries.
Structured physiotherapy followed surgical intervention.
Bilateral shoulder fractures were confirmed via imaging techniques.
Improvements in range of motion and function were observed post-surgery.
Constant score improved significantly from 4 points to 95 points, indicating excellent recovery.
Cite This Study
Jiménez-Aroche et al. (2026) studied this question.