Vascular complication following lipid free propofol injection.

Though there are controversies as to whether operative intervention is necessary in younger patients, in patients over forties, most surgeons agree that the first line of treatment would be conservative, as the re-dislocation rate in this age group is less likely. The best position to place the arm in for optimum results is also being re-evaluated. Classical rehabilitation with progressive passive and active physiotherapy of both shoulders is mandatory. The aim of the article is to report this rare injury and to highlight the mechanism that produces such injury.