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. 2007 May 10:1:20.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-1-20.

A missed orthopaedic injury following a seizure: a case report

Laurence O'connor-Read  1 , Benjamin Bloch, Harry Brownlow
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A missed orthopaedic injury following a seizure: a case report

Laurence O'connor-Read et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Numerous orthopaedic injuries can follow a seizure and are often diagnosed late. This is the first documented case of a missed bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation following a seizure. The possible reasons for the greater incidence of posterior dislocations are examined and why bilateral anterior dislocations following a seizure are so rare. The article discusses the reasons for the delay and highlights potential pitfalls and learning points for junior emergency department doctors.

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An AP radiograph demonstrating bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations.
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