Neglected Posterior Dislocation Of Shoulder: A Diagnostic Dilemma And A Case Report

Neglected posterior dislocation of the shoulder is uncommon and is a challenge for an orthopaedic surgeon. The diagnosis is often missed or delayed and this causes a delay in start of treatment thus having serious delirious effects on shoulder function. Identification of associated injuries like fractures around proximal humerus and rotator cuff tears is important to guide treatment. We present a case of a 55 year old male patient having a neglected posterior dislocation of right shoulder of 8 weeks duration.