Patient case A patient with a history of left shoulder dislocation was referred by his general practitioner, Dr. P, for consultation with Dr. G, an experienced orthopedic surgeon. The referral was made after the patient underwent a diagnostic arthroscopy procedure. Following an initial assessment and a CT arthrogram of the affected joint, Dr.
G discussed the available options with the patient that included - Not undergoing any surgery; however, this would increase the risk of further dislocations or Undergoing a Latarjet procedure, which would require an overnight stay at the hospital Subsequently, the patient chose to have the surgery but got himself discharged from the hospital on the same day against the advice of Dr. G. However, after four days, the patient required surgical exploration of the wound to evacuate a hematoma that had developed at the time of surgery. In addition to…
