title: Brachial plexus injury with erect dislocation of the shoulder.
abstract: Luxatio erecta, or inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint, is an extremely uncommon variety of shoulder dislocation. Several types of neurovascular injuries may be associated with luxatio erecta. Concomitant fracture of the coracoid, clavicle, acromion, greater tuberosity, and humeral head may also be noted. A case of luxatio erecta associated with a fracture of the greater tuberosity and transient mixed brachial plexus injuries is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College, Keelung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: K Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Shih
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy