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Luxatio erecta: an uncommon shoulder dislocation.

T Zimmers

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Luxatio erecta, a rare shoulder dislocation, was successfully treated in a young man. This condition, characterized by its distinct presentation, resolved without lasting complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Traumatology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Anterior shoulder dislocation is common, but luxatio erecta is a rare subtype.
    • Luxatio erecta involves the humeral head dislocating upward, above the glenoid rim.

    Observation:

    • A 24-year-old male presented with a classic, nearly pathognomonic, presentation of luxatio erecta.
    • The patient's arm was abducted and externally rotated, with the elbow flexed and the hand behind the head.

    Findings:

    • The rare anterior shoulder dislocation, luxatio erecta, was diagnosed based on clinical presentation.
    • Successful closed reduction of the dislocated shoulder was performed.
    • The patient experienced a full recovery with no residual deficits or sequelae.

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    Implications:

    • Prompt diagnosis and reduction are crucial for favorable outcomes in luxatio erecta.
    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare shoulder dislocations.
    • Effective management can prevent long-term morbidity associated with shoulder trauma.