Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder and Ipsilateral Fracture of the Humeral Shaft: A Case Report

Abstract

A combination of anterior dislocation of the shoulder with fracture of the ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture is very rare, and only cases were reported. Prompt diagnosis and reduction of the shoulder dislocation should be done as soon as possible. However, the coexistent ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture often makes closed reduction unsuccessful. We present a case of shoulder anterior dislocation and greater tubercle avulsion fracture with concomitant ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture. Closed reduction for shoulder dislocation was successful by applying traction force directly to the proximal humeral fracture end while open reduction and internal fixation for humeral shaft fracture was carried out. The fracture healed at 6th month postoperatively. One year later, the patient returned to labor work with full range of motion the shoulder joint.