Terrible triad of the shoulder in a competitive athlete.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2012
Abstract
The terrible triad injury to a shoulder consists of shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tear, and brachial plexus palsy. We present a case of a high velocity shoulder dislocation in an athlete with concomitant massive rotator cuff tear and incomplete infraclavicular brachial plexus injury. In this injury, most neurologic symptoms resolve, prompt surgical intervention is warranted, and comprehensive physical therapy is integral to recovery.
Volume
41
Issue
5
First Page
228
Last Page
229
ISSN
1934-3418
Published In/Presented At
Miller, A. G., Slenker, N., & Dodson, C. C. (2012). Terrible triad of the shoulder in a competitive athlete. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 41(5), 228–229.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22715440
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
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