Brachial plexus injury with erect dislocation of the shoulder
Wang KC. Hsu KY. Shih CH. Orthopaedic Review. [JC:orr] 21(11):1345-7, 1992 Nov. Luxatio erecta, or inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint, is an extremely uncommon variety of shoulder dislocation. Several types of neurovascular injuries may be associated with luxatio erecta. Concomitant fracture of the coracoid, clavicle, acromion, greater tuberosity, and humeral head may also be noted. A case of luxatio erecta associated with a fracture of the greater tuberosity and transient mixed brachial plexus injuries is presented.
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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