Year Book: Erect Dislocation of the Shoulder (Luxatio Erecta Humeri)

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General Review of 10 Cases. Fery-A. Sommelet-J. Clinic of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Nancy, France. 1989 Year Book of Hand Surgery. Article 12-6. Original Article: Int Orthop. 1987 May. 11. pp 95-103. Erect or subglenoid dislocation of the shoulder is extremely rare; only about 50 cases have been reported in the world literature. Its clinical presentation is dramatic, because in patients who sustain subglenoid dislocation, the arm points straight upward alongside the head. On radiographs, the head of the humerus is seen below the glenoid, while the shaft of the humerus points up and is in a rotated position. It is impossible to lower the arm from this position without causing excruciating pain. General anesthesia is required for reduction. The shoulder should be bandaged for about 3 weeks, after which physical therapy can be initiated.