Bilateral Posterior Fracture-Dislocation of the Shoulders Secondary to Uremic Encephalopathy

Overview

Journal J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2023 Oct 5

PMID 37796759

Authors

Marlon M Mencia

Raakesh Goalan

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Abstract

Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder is an uncommon injury pattern usually caused by epileptic seizures. The cause of the seizure activity remains unknown in most cases, although the injury has been associated with several conditions. A 59-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presented with new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures. He was diagnosed with uremic encephalopathy and bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of his shoulders. His medical condition required stabilization leading to a delay in definitive surgery and a subsequent poor outcome. This case highlights the previously unknown association between bilateral fracture-dislocation of the shoulders and seizures caused by uremic encephalopathy. In these complex situations with competing clinical priorities, it is important to initiate prompt treatment of the cause in any new-onset seizures, to facilitate expedient surgical management of the orthopaedic injury.

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