A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope.The following day she ...

Prompt and appropriate treatment of a dislocated shoulder -- when the head of the upper arm bone is completely knocked out of the shoulder socket -- can minimize risk for future dislocations as well ...

Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who opt for non-surgical ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A 39-year-old right-hand dominant man with epilepsy ...

An unexplained pain in your shoulder can mean many things, including dislocation. In some cases, identifying a dislocated shoulder is as easy as looking in the mirror. The affected area may be visibly ...

Can you choose the appropriate treatment of this orthopedic condition based on the case presentation and imaging studies? Test your clinical knowledge using the following example. A 65-year-old male ...

The patient sustained a first-time anterior shoulder dislocation. In those aged >40 years, shoulder dislocation is associated with a high incidence of rotator cuff tear—approximately 30% in those aged ...

If you are worried you have a shoulder dislocation, don't panic, but do get specialized care right away. "The longer you wait to have the dislocated shoulder put back in place, the harder it is to do, ...

A 20-year-old varsity football defensive back sustains a primary anterior dislocation of the left shoulder while making a tackle during a football game. The initial neurovascular assessment reveals no ...

One of the most common dislocations is the shoulder. This is especially true for paddling. The following offers a simple breakdown of what a shoulder dislocation looks like and how to relieve it. One ...