Hands up: a case of bilateral inferior shoulder dislocation

Authors
Kumar, KS O'Rourke, S Pillay, JG
Citation
Ks. Kumar et al., Hands up: a case of bilateral inferior shoulder dislocation, EMERG MED J, 18(5), 2001, pp. 404-405
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14720205 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
404 - 405
Database
ISI
SICI code
1472-0205(200109)18:5<404:HUACOB>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Inferior shoulder dislocation (luxatio erecta) is a rare form of shoulder d islocation. A case involving bilateral luxatio erecta with bilateral brachi al plexus injury and rotator cuff tears is reported. A brief review of pres entation and management of this condition is presented.