A missed orthopaedic injury following a seizure: a case report

doi:10.1186/1752-1947-1-20

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A missed orthopaedic injury following a seizure: a case report

Laurence O'Connor-Read¹ , Benjamin Bloch² and Harry Brownlow¹

¹Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, UK

²Milton Keynes General Hospital, Milton Keynes, UK

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Journal of Medical Case Reports 2007, 1:20doi:10.1186/1752-1947-1-20


Published:	10 May 2007

Abstract

Numerous orthopaedic injuries can follow a seizure and are often diagnosed late. This is the first documented case of a missed bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation following a seizure. The possible reasons for the greater incidence of posterior dislocations are examined and why bilateral anterior dislocations following a seizure are so rare. The article discusses the reasons for the delay and highlights potential pitfalls and learning points for junior emergency department doctors.