The American journal of orthopedics
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Review Case Reports
Luxatio erecta (inferior dislocation of the shoulder): a report of 5 cases and a review of the literature.
Luxatio erecta (inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint) is an unusual type of shoulder dislocation. The authors present 5 new cases of luxatio erecta. All cases were hyperabduction injuries. ⋯ One suffered axillary nerve injuries. No vascular injuries were noted in our series. The mechanism of the injury is discussed.