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Luxatio erecta: a missed diagnosis.

R G Pirrallo1, T P Bridges

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This case highlights a misdiagnosed inferior glenohumeral dislocation (luxatio erecta), leading to improper reduction attempts. Surgical intervention was required, revealing significant rotator cuff damage post-reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Inferior glenohumeral dislocation, or luxatio erecta, is a rare shoulder injury.
  • Classical presentation is often pathognomonic, yet misdiagnosis can occur.