Simultaneous bilateral shoulder and bilateral central acetabular fracture dislocation: What to do? / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
; (6): 59-62, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-235781
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ABSTRACT
Musculoskeletal injuries following seizures have a high morbidity and mortality. These injuries are often missed and the diagnosis is delayed due to a lack of clinical suspicion and appropriate investigations.We report a case of 72 years old male with simultaneous bilateral central acetabular fracture dislocation and bilateral posterior shoulder fracture dislocation secondary to an epileptic seizure. Present study high- lights the significance of clinical suspicion and clinico-radiological evaluation for diagnosis of a rare injury following episode of seizures. Simultaneous fracture dislocation of all four limbs treated with a holistic approach can lead to a good functional recovery. Surgical management with open reduction and internal fixation is preferred and replacement arthroplasty should be reserved for cases with implant failure and elderly patients.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Health problem:
Epilepsy
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Musculoskeletal Diseases and Rheumatic Disorders
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Shoulder Fractures
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General Surgery
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Wounds and Injuries
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Epilepsy
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Fractures, Bone
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Fracture Dislocation
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Acetabulum
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article