Inferior glenohumeral dislocation (luxatio erecta humeri): Report of six cases and review of the literature

Luxatio erecta is a description for a specific and rare type of shoulder dislocation where the humeral head dislocates directly inferior. This rare form of glenohumeral dislocation accounts for only 0.5% of shoulder dislocations. It is even less common for both shoulders to be bilaterally dislocated inferiorly with the characteristic “hands up” posture. A limited number of these bilateral occurrences are described in the literature to date and most have been from higher energy trauma. We have described a low energy case of bilateral luxatio erecta and the reduction method used and the continued instability following successful reduction under procedural anesthesia.

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Inferior Glenohumeral Dislocation and Luxatio Erecta

Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Trauma ◽

10.1016/b978-0-323-39253-2.50024-0 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 76-77

Keyword(s):

Luxatio Erecta ◽

Glenohumeral Dislocation

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Luxatio erecta: Inferior glenohumeral dislocation

International Journal of Shoulder Surgery ◽

10.4103/0973-6042.34026 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 100 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

AsifNazir Baba ◽

JavidA Bhat ◽

SD Paljor ◽

NaseerA Mir ◽

Suhail Majid

Keyword(s):

Luxatio Erecta ◽

Glenohumeral Dislocation

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The Two-Step Maneuver for Closed Reduction of Inferior Glenohumeral Dislocation (Luxatio Erecta to Anterior Dislocation to Reduction)

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma ◽

10.1097/00005131-200605000-00010 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. 354-357 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Shane J. Nho ◽

Christopher C. Dodson ◽

Katherine F. Bardzik ◽

Robert H. Brophy ◽

Benjamin G. Domb ◽

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Keyword(s):

Closed Reduction ◽

Anterior Dislocation ◽

Luxatio Erecta ◽

Glenohumeral Dislocation

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Bilateral Luxatio Erecta: An Atypical Presentation at the Emergency Department

Case Reports in Orthopedic Research ◽

10.1159/000510709 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Miguel Quesado ◽

Diogo Soares ◽

João Afonso ◽

Daniel Lopes ◽

Fernando Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Complete Recovery ◽

Low Energy ◽

Atypical Presentation ◽

Functional Rehabilitation ◽

Physiotherapy Program ◽

Luxatio Erecta ◽

Glenohumeral Dislocation

Bilateral luxatio erecta remains a rare condition, with less than 30 cases currently described in the literature. The authors present a case of bilateral inferior glenohumeral dislocation after a fall with low-energy trauma, treated with closed reduction and immobilization for 3 weeks followed by a physiotherapy program for functional rehabilitation. After 1 year of follow-up, the patient presented satisfactory results with a complete recovery of the previous mobility arch of both shoulders.

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Axillary nerve injury associated with glenohumeral dislocation

EFORT Open Reviews ◽

10.1302/2058-5241.3.170003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 70-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Duncan Avis ◽

Dominic Power

Keyword(s):

Peripheral Nerve ◽

Nerve Injury ◽

Early Identification ◽

Peripheral Nerve Injury ◽

Early Stage ◽

Axillary Nerve ◽

Low Grade ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Glenohumeral Dislocation

Axillary nerve injury is a well-recognized complication of glenohumeral dislocation. It is often a low-grade injury which progresses to full recovery without intervention. There is, however, a small number of patients who have received a higher-grade injury and are less likely to achieve a functional recovery without surgical exploration and reconstruction. Following a review of the literature and consideration of local practice in a regional peripheral nerve injury unit, an algorithm has been developed to help identification of those patients with more severe nerve injuries. Early identification of patients with high-grade injuries allows rapid referral to peripheral nerve injury centres, allowing specialist observation or intervention at an early stage in their injury, thus aiming to maximize potential for recovery. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:70-77. DOI:10.1302/2058-5241.3.170003.

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