Posterior Shoulder Dislocations in the Setting of Seizures

Authors

Alex Charlton, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Abstract

The shoulder joint provides an exceptional range of motion that allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, internal rotation, external rotation, and 360-degree circumduction; however, this mobility comes at the expense of decreased stability.¹ Shoulder dislocations account for 50% of all joint dislocations, with anterior dislocation being the most common and usually associated with trauma.² In comparison, about 2-5% of shoulder dislocations are posterior and are often associated with more unique etiologies.¹ One of the most interesting resulting from a tonic seizure in an individual with epilepsy.

Recommended Citation

Charlton, Alex (2025) "Posterior Shoulder Dislocations in the Setting of Seizures," Bone Bulletin: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/bone_bulletin/vol3/iss1/9