Der Unfallchirurg
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Posterior shoulder dislocation is a very rare injury, accounting for only 1-2% of all shoulder dislocations. It is very often misdiagnosed because its clinical symptoms are not characteristic and the X-ray pictures are often misinterpreted. In many cases this means delayed treatment and impaired shoulder function. ⋯ In this paper a case of bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation with bilateral fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus is described. The luxations were caused by an epileptic seizure following chronic alcohol abuse. Following early commencement of an exercise programme excellent results were obtained, and no redislocations occurred.