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Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri.

Sinan Karaoglu¹, Ahmet Guney, Mustafa Ozturk

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical School, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. sinankaraoglu@hotmail.com

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

|May 17, 2003

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Bilateral inferior shoulder dislocation (luxatio erecta humeri) is extremely rare. This case report details successful treatment and full recovery within two years, offering insights into managing this unique injury.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology
Anatomy

Background:

Inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint, or luxatio erecta humeri, is a rare injury, comprising only 0.5% of all shoulder dislocations.
Bilateral occurrences are exceptionally infrequent, with only eight cases documented in medical literature.

Observation:

This study presents a case of bilateral inferior shoulder dislocation.
The patient underwent closed reduction and subsequent rehabilitation.

Findings:

The patient achieved a complete functional recovery within a two-year period.
This outcome highlights the potential for successful management of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri.

Implications:

The case contributes to the limited literature on bilateral inferior shoulder dislocations.

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Understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment is crucial for managing this rare condition.

This report may inform clinical practice and future research on luxatio erecta humeri.