Anterior shoulder dislocation

[doctor.laila2b]

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How does falling an outstretched arm cause an anterior shoulder dislocation? It would make more sense for it to be a posterior dislocation given the vector and momentum of the force. Its been bothering me lol

 

[DarkHorizon]

Combination of abduction, external rotation, and extension cause the humeral head to move anterior and put stress on anterior capsule/stabilisers.

Posterior dislocation is caused by locked elbows pushing against heavy weight, causing humeral head to translate posterior and pushing against posterior capsule. Linemen and bench pressers.

 

[RunsOnCaffeine]

Also a couple interesting tidbits that people like to pimp on. Seizures and electrocution have increased rates of posterior shoulder dislocation.

 

[hallowmann]

Also a couple interesting tidbits that people like to pimp on. Seizures and electrocution have increased rates of posterior shoulder dislocation.

Had a poor patient who was on bupropion for depression and then was put on baclofen by PCP for muscle spasms, and ended up having a seizure and bilateral shoulder dislocations. It was rough. First seizure ever.