Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri

KARAOGLU S., Guney A., OZTURK M., KEKEC Z.

ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, vol.123, no.6, pp.308-310, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 123 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-003-0517-9
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.308-310
  • Keywords: luxatio erecta, bilateral inferior dislocation, shoulder, DISLOCATION, SHOULDER, PATIENT, INJURY
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint or luxatio erecta humeri is a rare form of injury, accounting for only 0.5% of all shoulder dislocations. Bilateral cases are even less frequent, with only eight cases reported in the literature. Method and result. We report one case of bilateral inferior dislocation of the shoulder. The patient made a complete functional recovery within 2 years after treatment by closed reduction and rehabilitation. Conclusion. Based on this case and the pertinent literature, the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare injury are discussed.