Bilateral Luxatio Erecta Humeri Associated With a Unilateral Brachial Plexus and Bilateral Rotator Cuff Injuries: A Case Report

Luxatio erecta humeri is an uncommon condition, and only 16 previous bilateral cases have been reported. We present a case of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri associated with unilateral brachial plexus injury and concomitant bilateral rotator cuff tear treated nonoperatively. Seven months after traum...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthopaedic trauma 2008-08, Vol.22 (7), p.498-500
Hauptverfasser:	Musmeci, Enrico, Gaspari, Diego, Sandri, Andrea, Regis, Dario, Bartolozzi, Pietro
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - surgery Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Juxtaarticular diseases. Extraarticular rhumatism Medical sciences Middle Aged Multiple Trauma - diagnosis Multiple Trauma - surgery Rotator Cuff - surgery Rotator Cuff Injuries Shoulder Dislocation - diagnosis Shoulder Dislocation - surgery Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Luxatio erecta humeri is an uncommon condition, and only 16 previous bilateral cases have been reported. We present a case of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri associated with unilateral brachial plexus injury and concomitant bilateral rotator cuff tear treated nonoperatively. Seven months after trauma the patient had a good recovery and was able to perform routine daily activities.
ISSN:	0890-5339 1531-2291
DOI:	10.1097/BOT.0b013e31818050f3