Inferior shoulder dislocation
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Background
- Assoc w/ significant soft tissue trauma or fracture
- Via hyperabduction force which levers the humeral neck against the acromion
Clinical Features
- Pt p/w humerus fully abducted with hand on or behind the head
- Humeral head can be palpated on lateral chest wall
Differential Diagnosis
Management
- Reduce
- Traction in upward and outward direction
- Sling, ortho f/u (rotator cuff tear is the norm)