Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Delirium for investigation.

Patient Data

Age: 85
Gender: Female

Chest Xray

x-ray

Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation. There are also features of fluid overload with enlarged heart and interestitial edema (Kerley B lines and peribronchial cuffing). 

Case Discussion

Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation with pain likely contributing to the patient's delirium. 

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