
Bilateral Luxatio Erecta: An Atypical Presentation at the Emergency Department
Author(s) -
Quesado Miguel,
Soares Diogo,
Afonso João,
Lopes Daniel,
Silva Fernando,
Mendes Jorge
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in orthopedic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2296-9373
DOI - 10.1159/000510709
Subject(s) - case report
Bilateral luxatio erecta remains a rare condition, with less than 30 cases currently described in the literature. The authors present a case of bilateral inferior glenohumeral dislocation after a fall with low-energy trauma, treated with closed reduction and immobilization for 3 weeks followed by a physiotherapy program for functional rehabilitation. After 1 year of follow-up, the patient presented satisfactory results with a complete recovery of the previous mobility arch of both shoulders.