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- Two elderly females, aged 64 and 65, suffered simultaneous bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations while hanging curtains and trying to prevent falls.
- One patient experienced brachial plexus palsy due to an awkward hanging position but both dislocations were successfully treated through closed reduction.
- After a 1.5-year follow-up, neither patient exhibited any loss in range of motion, strength, or shoulder stability, highlighting the risks of housework-related accidents for seniors with balance issues.
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We present two cases of simultaneous bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations caused by housework accidents. Both patients (females, aged 64 and 65 years) sustained injuries when they lost balance and tried to grab something to prevent falling during hanging curtains on a chair. One patient developed brachial plexus palsy due to prolonged hanging position. Shoulder dislocations were successfully reduced by closed reduction. Both patients were followed-up for 1.5 years, during which no decrease in range of motion, strength loss, or shoulder instability were seen. Housework accidents can lead to bilateral shoulder dislocations especially in elderly patients with balance problems.
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