Simultaneous Reduction of Bilateral Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Following Nocturnal Hypoglycemia-Induced Convulsion Using the Boss-Holzach-Matter Technique

Abstract

Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation is rare. We describe the case of a 21-year-old male with bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation following a nocturnal, hypoglycemia-induced convulsion. The relatively uncommon Boss-Holzach-Matter technique provides an easy, atraumatic, and time-efficient self-reduction method to achieve simultaneous reduction of bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation, without the need for anesthesia or analgesia.

Keywords

• bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation
• reduction technique
• nocturnal hypoglycemia
• convulsion
• diabetes mellitus