Axillary artery occlusion with erect dislocation of the shoulder.
Occlusion of the axillary artery occurred in a man with erect dislocation (luxatio erecta) of the shoulder. This combination of injuries has not previously been reported. The arterial injury was demonstrated by arteriography and repaired by a vein graft. There was an associated fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, which required open reduction and internal fixation.
D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery