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A case of bilateral posterior shoulder fracture-dislocations following an epileptic seizure due to chronic alcohol abuse is described. The fracture-dislocations were missed primarily and were interpreted clinically as hemiparesis of the right arm with no damage to the left shoulder before they were diagnosed and treated firstly with closed reduction and later by open reduction and internal fixation. Treatment was operative with bilateral interlocking plates followed by bandaging with loose slings for four weeks with subsequent active physiotherapy. Results at follow-up after 38 weeks were excellent with Constant Shoulder Scores of 51/47 and no redislocations occurring., Introduction Bilateral posterior shoulder fracture-dislocation is very rare, with only about 30 cases described in the literature [10]. Fewer than 5% of shoulder dislocations are posterior and an associated fracture [...]

The middle glenohumeral ligament [MGHL] demonstrates the greatest variation in size and thickness, of all the three glenohumeral ligaments seen on MR imaging of the shoulder. We report a series of patients who underwent routine MR imaging of the shoulder for unrelated pathologies in whom a significant number of MGHL variants were identified. The importance of recognizing this lies in avoiding overdiagnosing or mistaking these for labral or ligamentous pathology. We conclude with a brief review of the importance and functions of the MGHL. Keywords: MRI | shoulder | middle glenohumeral ligament, Case Report We report a series of patients who presented with varying symptomatologies in relation to the shoulder joint and underwent MR imaging for the same. Incidental normal variants of [...]

Variants of the bicipitolabral complex in MR imaging of the shoulder are important to recognise due to their close simulation of labral tears. Three types of the same are described. Keywords: MRI | shoulder | labral complex, Case Report We report a series of three patients who presented with varying symptomatologies in relation to the shoulder joint and underwent MR imaging for the same. Incidental normal variants [...]

This case report brings to our attention a rare instance of a missed posterior shoulder dislocation, along with a clavicular fracture on the same side. These dislocations have a high chance of being overlooked on their own and there are no previous reports of such an injury in combination with fracture of the clavicle on the same side. This article seeks to highlight the importance of having a high degree of suspicion and diligent examination of the patient., Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Presentation Outcome Measures Discussion References Introduction Fractures of the distal clavicle are common injuries. Posterior dislocation of the shoulder is rare and accounts for approximately [...]

OTS3 A CADAVERIC STUDY EXAMINING ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT CONGRUITY AFTER DIFFERENT METHODS OF SURGICAL REPAIR. John E. Baker, MD, Gregg T. Nilanori, BS, Dale C. Young, MD, Jennifer S. Wayne, PhD, [...]