Bilateral Anterior Fracture - Dislocation of Shoulder Following Electrocution: About a Rare Case and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Bilateral anterior dislocation of the shoulders associated with a bilateral fracture of the greater tuberosity is an extremel y rare lesion. We reported a case of bilateral dislocation of the shoulder following an electrocution received and operated on in t he Traumatology Orthopaedics I department of the Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat. The diagnosis was clinical as confirmed by radiological investigations; the patient received surgical treatment after failure of orthopaedic treatment, a bloody reduction in dislocation and osteosynthesis of the greater tuberosity of both shoulders. An evolution was marked by a satisfactory functional recovery of both shoulders. Even clinical examination can help to suspect dislocation, but x - rays are mandatory f or an accurate and early diagnosis. Surgery is recommended for unreduced dislocations or displaced fractures; orthopaedic treatment is indicated in non - displaced fractures subsequent functional rehabilitation allows results after surgical and non - surgical treatment.