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Dr. Thal is an orthopaedic surgeon, sub-specializing in sports medicine & arthroscopic surgery.

Treatment of Locked Posterior Shoulder Dislocation With Bone Defect

Source: Healio

Locked posterior shoulder dislocation is an uncommon condition and is associated with a reverse Hill-Sachs lesion in 50% of cases. The condition is likely to occur in cases of violent trauma, seizures, or electric shock. Unrecognized dislocation with humeral head fracture affects joint function and humeral head vascularity and may lead to chronic instability, osteonecrosis, and osteoarthritis.

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Sports Medicine Topics

Click on the topics below to find out more from the orthopedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Washington Football Team
  • The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Washington Sports Medicine Institute
  • OrthoBethesda
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