Vascular and Brachial Plexus Injury Following Inferior Shoulder Dislocation; A Case Report

Inferior shoulder dislocation is a rare form of joint dislocation which is commonly associated with injury to the surrounding soft tissues. Reduction of the dislocation must be done as fast as possible to avoid complications. This is a report of an inferior shoulder dislocation who presented with brachial vein contusion and brachial plexus injury. The dislocation was reduced in emergency room, and arm sling applied. All the symptoms resolved within four weeks after treatment. Inferior shoulder dislocation is rare, it is usually associated with injury to contiguous structures. High index of suspicion towards neuro vascular injury is needed for early diagnosis and treatment. Keywords: Shoulder, Contusion, Brachial Plexus, Arm. Received: 11 months before printing; Accepted: 1 Month before printing