The subacromial shoulder dislocation

We report on a case of subacromial shoulder dislocation, which resulted fro m a combination of a cranial glenoid fracture and an acromial fracture. The patient sustained this rare injury while playing handball. The whole impli cation of the injury was revealed only after extensive workup with CT scan of the shoulder. After reduction of the shoulder dislocation, the glenoid f racture was stabilized by osteosynthesis. The postoperative results showed anatomical reconstruction of the glenoid joint surface. After completion of therapy, the patient has achieved good functional results with a full rang e of motion (abduction 180 degrees) and has been able to work full-time aga in.