Clinical Pearl: “Light Bulb Sign” in Posterior Shoulder Dislocation
Author: Nathan Haas, MD University of Michigan Originally Published: Modern Resident, June/July 2014 Posterior shoulder dislocations are relatively uncommon, comprising only 2-4% of all shoulder dislocations. Thus, posterior dislocations often go undiagnosed, and can lead to severe consequences for both the patient and emergency physician (EP). A high index of suspicion and a firm grasp […]