Luxatio erecta: Clinical presentation and management in the Emergency Department

Luxatio erecta (inferior glenohumeral dislocation) is an uncommon type of shoulder dislocation. Early recognition and reduction is important to prevent neurovascular sequelae. We report two cases of luxatio erecta in order to describe the clinical presentation and reduction technique in the Emergenc...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2005-07, Vol.29 (1), p.85-89
Main Authors: Yanturali, Sedat, Aksay, Ersin, Holliman, C. James, Duman, Ozge, Ozen, Yahya Kemal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine - methods
Female
Fracture Fixation - methods
Humans
inferior glenohumeral dislocation
luxatio erecta
Middle Aged
Radiography
reduction
Shoulder - diagnostic imaging
shoulder dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation - complications
Shoulder Dislocation - diagnosis
Shoulder Dislocation - therapy
Shoulder Pain - etiology
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Luxatio erecta (inferior glenohumeral dislocation) is an uncommon type of shoulder dislocation. Early recognition and reduction is important to prevent neurovascular sequelae. We report two cases of luxatio erecta in order to describe the clinical presentation and reduction technique in the Emergency Department.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.12.016