ANTERIOR DISLOCATION OF SHOULDER DUE TO ENTANGLEMENT OF ROPE AND PULL BY CATTLE IN AN OCTOGENARIAN
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The shoulder joint is a common site of dislocation owing to its inherent anatomical characteristics. It is common in young individuals and is frequently related to sports and other activities. Mostly they are managed successfully with urgent reduction and rehabilitation in uncomplicated scenario. However, risk of recurrence calls for periodic review and future assessment. The occurrence in older patients is uncommon. Our case depicts an unusual mode of this injury in an octogenarian lady who sustained injury due to entanglement of rope while pulled by a cow and its satisfactory management.
Authors and Affiliations
Ganesh Singh Dhramshaktu| Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Corresponding author email: drganeshortho@gmail.com, Irfan Khan| Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand
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- DOI 10.5958/2319-5886.2015.00037.5
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