Recurrent Subluxation of the Shoulder with Ectopic Ossification in a Wrestler

Abstract

Recurrent subluxation of the shoulder is rarely encountered in wrestlers. This is a report of such a case with subsequent ectopic ossification, for which there was histological as well as plain radiographical and arthrotomographical evidence. The formation of ectopic bone was in the anterior capsule. This might be in response to chronic injury occurred in forced positioning into abduction and external rotation of the shoulder in wrestling.