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Published on: February 9, 2024
A case of bilateral luxatio erecta
Lawrence Camarda1, Umberto Martorana, Michele D'Arienzo
1Dipartimento delle Discipline Chirurgiche, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Via del Vespro 125, 90127, Palermo, Italy, lawrencecamarda@hotmail.it.
Summary
Bilateral luxatio erecta, a rare shoulder dislocation, occurred in a woman after a fall. Treatment involved close reduction, immobilization, and rehabilitation for this uncommon injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Luxatio erecta, or inferior shoulder dislocation, is an uncommon glenohumeral joint injury.
- Bilateral luxatio erecta is exceptionally rare, with fewer than ten cases documented in medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of bilateral luxatio erecta in a female patient.
- To describe the successful management of this unusual shoulder dislocation.
Main Methods:
- The patient presented with bilateral inferior shoulder dislocations after a fall.
- Treatment included closed reduction, immobilization, and a structured rehabilitation program.
Main Results:
- Successful closed reduction of both shoulder dislocations was achieved.
- The patient underwent a rehabilitation process following immobilization.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights the possibility of bilateral luxatio erecta, despite its rarity.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, including reduction and rehabilitation, are crucial for favorable outcomes in luxatio erecta.
