Posterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of electrocution followed by loss of left shoulder movement.

Patient Data

Age: 50 yrs
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is a posterior dislocation of the humeral head better appreciated in the AP oblique standing view. Axial view shows dislocation as well as bony defect more clearly.

No bony lesion.

Post relocation 1 wk. For...

x-ray

Post relocation 1 wk. For check XR as well as USG for rotator cuff status.

No dislocation. There is a defect in the anterior-medial aspect of the humeral head.

ultrasound

There is no full-thickness tear of the rotator cuff.

There is bony depression in the anterior medial aspect of the humeral head; deep to subscapularis tendon ( Reverse Hill Sachs or McLaughlin lesion ).

Case Discussion

The shows classic history of electrocution leading to posterior shoulder dislocation. Plain radiography and ultrasound show reverse Hill Sachs lesion ( or McLaughlin Lesion ).

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