Inferior glenohumeral dislocation (luxatio erecta): presentation of two cases | 2005, Volume 5, Issue 3

Polat Durukan¹, M. Yıldız¹, A. Barik², N. Kaya¹, E. Yılmaz²

¹Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı
²Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Ortopedi Ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı

Abstract

Inferior dislocation of shoulder is a rare form of dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. It has a typical appearance; elbow is above the head and the arm is in hyperabducted position. Humerus is in a position that locked in fixed abduction. In our presentation, we aimed to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of Luxatio Erecta by presenting two unilateral Luxatio Erecta cases.