Bilateral Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Due to a Simple Fall: Case Report and Overview of Reduction Techniques
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Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations, though uncommon, require prompt recognition and intervention. We report a case of a 29-year-old male who presented with bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations following a simple fall. The patient had a history of recurrent dislocations in both shoulders. Reduction was achieved using scapular manipulation for the left shoulder and traction-countertraction for the right. Post-procedure, successful reduction was confirmed, and neurovascular examinations were normal. Literature review indicates diverse mechanisms for bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations, emphasizing the rarity of this condition. The choice of reduction techniques is crucial, with scapular manipulation proving effective in our case. This report highlights the importance of early intervention, the utilization of diverse reduction techniques, and the need for emergency physicians to be proficient in various reduction techniques for managing such rare and challenging cases.