Posterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shoulder pain and limited movement during fight

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

The humeral head is posteriorly dislocated and internally rotated. There is also an avulsion of the greater tuberosity of the humeral head and a dislocated biceps tendon.

Diagnosis: Posterior shoulder dislocation

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