Shoulder Dislocation in the course of Revenue Collection: A Need to Caution Revenue Agents in Port Harcourt

Authors

  • Philip Eyimina Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Richard Chinedu Echem Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v10i1-2.37

Keywords:

Anterior, Shoulder dislocation, Violent Revenue collection

Abstract

Background: The shoulder joint exhibits great mobility and is the commonest major joint to be dislocated. Dislocation of the shoulder joint can result from falls, sports or trauma. We report a case of shoulder dislocation in the course of revenue collection.

Methods: The case records of a patient who sustained traumatic shoulder dislocation; following assault from revenue collection agents in Port Harcourt as well as a review of the literature on the subject was utilized.

Result: A 28- year- old right-hand dominant male presented with features of left anterior shoulder dislocation which he sustained in the course of preventing revenue agents gaining access into a room in his place of work. He had closed reduction of the shoulder with immobilization and post-immobilization physiotherapy. There has been no recurrence during the 15 months of follow-up so far.

Conclusion: Anterior shoulder dislocation can occur in the course of revenue collection if physical force is utilized. There is a need for revenue agents to avoid use of collection methods that will cause any form of musculoskeletal injury.

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Published

2015-11-30

How to Cite

Eyimina, P., & Echem, R. C. (2015). Shoulder Dislocation in the course of Revenue Collection: A Need to Caution Revenue Agents in Port Harcourt. The Nigerian Health Journal, 10(1-2), 37. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v10i1-2.37
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