Acute bilateral anterior dislocations of the shoulders.
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چکیده
Bilateral dislocation of the shoulder is rare, and almost always occurs posteriorly. Such dislocations have been associated with epileptic seizures,1'3 electrocution, sporting injuries,4 trauma and connective tissues diseases. However, there are even fewer documented bilateral anterior dislocations of the shoulders in the literature. We report an unusual case of bilateral anterior dislocation of the shoulders sustained following a trivial fall.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster Medical Journal
دوره 69 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000