title: Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri and bilateral knee dislocations in the same patient.
abstract: Bilateral knee dislocations seldom occur, and fewer than a dozen cases of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri (erect dislocation of the shoulder) have been reported. Here we present the case of a patient who sustained bilateral knee dislocations and bilateral luxatio erecta humeri in a motorcycle accident. Transient neurologic compromise resolved with closed reduction of the bilateral shoulder and left knee dislocations. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient with this combination of injuries.
authors: Quality Care Center and Surgery Center, Clinton, Iowa, USA.
authors: Abdul
authors: A
authors: Foad
authors: Robert F
authors: RF
authors: LaPrade
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009049:Motorcycles; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014143:Traction