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Aseptic Osteonecrosis of the Humeral Head After Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

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Anterior shoulder dislocation is a very common trauma and the main complications are well documented. We report a case of aseptic osteonecrosis of the humeral head following an isolated episode of anterior glenohumeral dislocation without fracture that, to our knowledge, has never been reported in the literature.

A 17-year-old male patient sustained an anterior glenohumeral dislocation following a sport accident. It was managed by reduction and immobilization. A radiologically identified aseptic osteonecrosis appeared 6 months later. The instability had been arthroscopically treated. At a follow-up of 4 years, the osteonecrosis has been stabilized leaving a mild arthrosis with stiffness, but without pain.

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  1. Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit, Trauma and Orthopedics Department, AP-HP, Georges Pompidou European Hospital (HEGP), Paris Cedex 15, France

    Emmanuel H. Masmejean MD, PhD

  2. Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit, Trauma and Orthopedics Department, AP-HP, Georges Pompidou European Hospital (HEGP), 20, Rue Leblanc, 75908, Paris Cedex 15, France

    Emmanuel H. Masmejean MD, PhD

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Gaudot, F., Gregory, T., Augereau, B. et al. Aseptic Osteonecrosis of the Humeral Head After Anterior Shoulder Dislocation. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 34, 601–605 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-008-7110-4

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