• A D Perron and R L Jones.
• Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville 22906-0014, USA.
• Am J Emerg Med. 2000 Mar 1; 18 (2): 189-91.

AbstractPosterior shoulder dislocation is a relatively uncommon event, with an incidence of 1% to 4% of all shoulder dislocations. Because of the infrequency of this condition, the diagnosis is often missed, with significant consequences to the patient Injury in the athlete is usually from a direct blow or fall onto an outstretched arm. After such an injury, symptoms may be confused with a shoulder contusion or rotator cuff injury. Significant complications such as chronic posterior dislocation and degenerative disease of the shoulder can occur if the diagnosis is missed. A careful history and physical examination, complete radiographic evaluation, and a high level of suspicion are required to identify posterior shoulder dislocation. Treatment consists of prompt closed reduction, or operative repair if this is unsuccessful.

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