Reverse shoulder replacement dislocation

Case contributed by Victoria Ho
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain and decreased function. Past medical history of reverse shoulder arthroplasty 1 month ago.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

At presentation

x-ray

Dislocation of the right shoulder prosthesis.

Post reduction

x-ray

Right shoulder prosthesis has been reduced. 

Case Discussion

The shoulder was reduced under light sedation with fentanyl and midazolam in a resuscitation cubicle.

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