Locked Posterior Dislocation of Shoulder With Fracture of the Lesser Tuberosity of the Humerus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction: Posterior shoulder dislocation associated with fracture of the lesser tuberosity is considered as a ra
trauma. It can lead to the locked shoulder with a very high possibility of unsuccessful closed reduction.
Case Presentation: In this case, the patient was a 30-year-old male motorcyclist with the right shoulder injury who
rior shoulder dislocation with lesser tuberosity fracture. Early attempt for closed reduction was unsuccessful and led t
brachial plexus injury. This patient is treated by open reduction and fracture fixation with screw. Subscapularis partial r
repaired. Finally, full stability was achieved.
Conclusions: Fracture fixation plays a crucial role in stability after reduction. Several techniques have been suggested
treatment including fixation with screw and the modified McLaughlin technique. Similar to the previous case reports, a
our experience, careful attention to the fracture concomitant with posterior dislocation is of the utmost importance
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