Soumaro Kanaté Daouda^1,3*, Aka Kouamé Evrard Vianney Medgar¹, Mobiot Aka Christelle Désirée-Thérèse², Gnamkey Koko Wilson Marius³ Kouadio Samah David¹, Coulibaly Nahoua Alassane¹, Sy Abdel Kader^1,3, Sie Essoh Jean-Baptiste¹

¹Trauma, Orthopedics and Reconstructive Surgery Department of the Yopougon University Hospital Center, Côte d’Ivoire
²Orthopedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery Department of the Angré University Hospital Center, Côte d’Ivoire
³Department of Surgery, Adjamé General Hospital

*Corresponding Author: Soumaro Kanaté Daouda, Trauma, Orthopedics and Reconstructive Surgery Department of the Yopougon University Hospital Center, Côte d’Ivoire.

Received: October 03, 2024; Published: November 14, 2024

Abstract

Posterior dislocations are rare. They represent less than 3% of all shoulder dislocations. The diagnosis is usually unrecognized in 50 to 80% of cases, with major consequences for the functional prognosis of the shoulder. They are often accompanied by associated periarticular lesions.

We report a case of acute posterior glenohumeral dislocation.

This 88-year-old patient was admitted to emergency with trauma to the right shoulder following a fall. The patient underwent an emergency closed reduction followed by two weeks of restraint and rehabilitation. After 18 months, the patient was satisfied with the function of her right shoulder.

We discuss the rarity, age of onset and aetiology.

Posterior dislocation is rare. Its occurrence in the elderly is exceptional. Treatment was orthopaedic.

Functional results were very satisfactory.

 Keywords: Elderly; Orthopaedic Treatment; Posterior Dislocation; Shoulder

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Citation

Citation: Soumaro Kanaté Daouda., et al. “Posterior Shoulder Dislocation in Elderly Patient".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.12 (2024): 03-05.

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