Shoulder Pseudodislocation Associated with Calcific Tendinitis/Bursitis and Diagnosed by Point of Care Ultrasound.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shoulder pseudodislocation, or "drooping shoulder," presents with acute pain and deformity of the joint, with radiographs demonstrating inferior subluxation of the humeral head relative to the glenoid fossa. The diagnosis must be made promptly and distinguished from true glenohumeral dislocation, both to avoid unnecessary attempts at closed reduction and to facilitate investigation of the underlying cause, which may include septic arthritis, hemarthrosis, or other emergent etiologies. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may be useful in the evaluation of emergency department (ED) patients with suspected pseudodislocation.

Case report

A 50-year old female presented to the ED with an acutely painful and deformed shoulder but atypical history and physical examination. I

SUBMITTER: Odom MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190407 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature