Iatrogenic Humerus Fracture from Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmad Riaz, Ahmed Shahbaz, Bould Michael
Primary Institution: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Weston General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can the use of Kocher's method for shoulder dislocation reduction lead to iatrogenic fractures?
Conclusion
This case highlights the risk of iatrogenic fractures when using Kocher's method for shoulder dislocation reduction.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient was misdiagnosed with an anterior dislocation.
- Kocher's method is known to have complications, including humeral fractures.
- The fracture was confirmed by post-manipulation radiographs.
Takeaway
A doctor tried to fix a shoulder dislocation but accidentally broke the patient's arm instead. This shows that some methods can be risky.
Methodology
Case report detailing the misdiagnosis and subsequent treatment of a shoulder dislocation.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to the nature of a single case study.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
39-year-old male, athletic and muscular.
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