Fase Aneurysm as a Late Complication of Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder

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Abstract
A review of the literature since 1947 fails to show a report of a false aneurysm with uncomplicted anterior shoulder dislocation. If this potential late comlication is to be diagnosed and treated before the patient is released from followup medical care, careful attention must be given to alterations in the radical pulse prior to reduction. Patients who demonstrate an abnormal radial pulse which reverts to normal following reduction should have an angiogram. Pathological findings to the underlying axillary artery must be repaired promptly. Anterior dislocations of the shoulder account of approximately 50% of all dislocations and tend to be most frequent in healty makes. Late vascular complications associated with this injury are frequent and can therefore be easily overlooked as illustrated in this report.
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