glenohumeral

Locked Glenohumeral Dislocation

Definition

 

A GH dislocation which has been missed for a significant period of time

- time period is arbitary

- > 3-6 weeks

 

Pathology

 

Humerus soft and osteoporotic

Significant soft tissue contractures

 

1.  Anterior / subcoracoid dislocation

 

Beware

- scarring to NV structures

- RC tears including SSC, especially > 40