Hardik Sheth,Abhijeet Ashok Salunke,Ramesh Panchal,Jimmy Chokshi,G.I. Nambi,Saranjeet Singh,Amit Patel,Ranu Sheth.[J].Chin J Traumatol,2016,19(1):59-62. [doi]
Simultaneous bilateral shoulder and bilateral central acetabularfracture dislocation: What to do?
  
DOI:
KeyWord: Epilepsy Seizures Acetabulum Fracture Dislocation Shoulder
FundProject:
Author NameAffiliation
Hardik Sheth Pramukswami Medical College 
Abhijeet Ashok Salunke Pramukswami Medical College 
Ramesh Panchal Pramukswami Medical College 
Jimmy Chokshi Pramukswami Medical College 
G.I. Nambi Pramukswami Medical College 
Saranjeet Singh Pramukswami Medical College 
Amit Patel Pramukswami Medical College 
Ranu Sheth Pramukswami Medical College 
Hits:
Download times:
Abstract:
      Musculoskeletal injuries following seizures have a high morbidity and mortality. These injuries are often missed and the diagnosis is delayed due to a lack of clinical suspicion and appropriate investigations. We report a case of 72 years old male with simultaneous bilateral central acetabular fracture dislocation and bilateral posterior shoulder fracture dislocation secondary to an epileptic seizure. Present study highlights the significance of clinical suspicion and clinico-radiological evaluation for diagnosis of a rare injury following episode of seizures. Simultaneous fracture dislocation of all four limbs treated with a holistic approach can lead to a good functional recovery. Surgical management with open reduction and internal fixation is preferred and replacement arthroplasty should be reserved for cases with implant failure and elderly patients.
View Full Text   View/Add Comment  Download reader
Close