Bilateral Anterior Shoulder Dislocation after an Episode of Grand-Mal Seizure: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Among all joint dislocations, dislocations of the shoulder are the most common. Although posterior shoulder dislocation is infrequent, it is more common following seizures. Trauma, electrocution, and seizures can cause bilateral shoulder dislocation. Anterior shoulder dislocations can be accompaniment by greater tuberosity (GT) fractures, Bankart fractures, and other complications such as rotator cuff tears and neuro-vascular injuries.
 Case Report: This article describes a 19-year-old boy who suffered from bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation due to an episode of generalized seizure, which happened after taking tramadol.
 Conclusion: Any sign of shoulder pain in a patient who has experienced a generalized tonic-clonic seizure should warrant full radiographic evaluation to prevent the complications.