Epidemiology and specific features of shoulder injuries in patients affected by epileptic seizures.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Epileptic seizures can cause multiple shoulder injuries, the most common of which are dislocations, recurrent instability, fractures, and isolated lesions of the rotator cuff. Currently, only limited literature exists which describes the frequency and types of lesions in cohorts of epileptic patients and the corresponding treatment outcome. This study aims to document the occurrence of shoulder lesions in patients affected by seizures and to provide detailed information on trauma dynamics, specific lesion characteristics and treatment complications.

Methods

All patients referring to a tertiary epilepsy center were screened for shoulder injuries and the clinical records of those sustaining them during a seizure were reviewed. Demographic information, lesions' characte

SUBMITTER: Cucchi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030428 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature