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Brachial Plexus Injury After Shoulder Dislocation: A Literature Review

Olga G et al. Brachial Plexus Injury After Shoulder Dislocation: a literature review. Neurosurgical Review (2020) 43:407–423. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-018-1001-x

This literature review examined the neurological implications of shoulder dislocation. The authors analyzed the implications of brachial plexus injury, the incidence of neurological injuries in patients with shoulder dislocation, and proposed the algorithm for management.

Key Points

• Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation has an incidence estimated of 2% across the population.
• 4-55% incidence of neurological complications after dislocations is reported in the literature.
• Neurological...

This literature review examined the neurological implications of shoulder dislocation. The authors analyzed the implications of brachial plexus injury, the incidence of neurological injuries in patients with shoulder dislocation, and proposed the algorithm for management.

Olga G et al. Brachial Plexus Injury After Shoulder Dislocation: A Literature Review. Neurosurgical Review (2020) 43:407–423. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-018-1001-x

KEY POINTS: BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY

• Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation has an incidence estimated of 2% across the population.
• 4-55% incidence of neurological complications after dislocations is reported in the literature.
• Neurological complications are more prevalent with primary vs recurrent dislocations.
• Brachial plexus injury (BPI) after dislocation is generally observed in two groups:
  • Dislocation from high energy impact (most often an MVA).
  • Dislocation from a fall (typically with no accompanying...