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)

See Also

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