Nov 25, 2025 · Posterior shoulder instability and dislocations are less common than anterior shoulder instability and dislocations, but are much more commonly missed. Diagnosis is made …

Sep 12, 2022 · Identify the diagnostic approach for evaluating posterior shoulder dislocation injuries. Determine the pathophysiology and mechanism of posterior shoulder dislocations. Assess treatment …

Jul 24, 2025 · A posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone moves backward out of its shoulder socket. While this injury represents only 2-5% of all shoulder dislocations, it poses …

Jul 6, 2023 · In traumatic posterior dislocations, the injury is almost always due to a fall onto an outstretched, internally rotated arm. The force of the impact pushes the head of the humerus …

Dec 21, 2022 · In this article, we will discuss what posterior shoulder dislocations are, their symptoms, causes, and treatment. What is a posterior shoulder dislocation? A posterior shoulder dislocation, or...

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Apr 19, 2022 · Shoulder dislocations are anterior in ≥ 95% of patients (1); the mechanism is abduction and external rotation. Associated injuries can include: Shoulder instability and thus recurrent …

Dislocations that happen towards the back of the shoulder make up 2% to 5% of all shoulder dislocations. In about 30% of patients, repeated back-of-the-shoulder dislocations can lead the joint …

Reduction should be attempted soon (eg, within 30 minutes) after the diagnosis of an acute closed posterior shoulder dislocation is made.