title: Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri associated with a unilateral brachial plexus and bilateral rotator cuff injuries: a case report.
abstract: Luxatio erecta humeri is an uncommon condition, and only 16 previous bilateral cases have been reported. We present a case of bilateral luxatio erecta humeri associated with unilateral brachial plexus injury and concomitant bilateral rotator cuff tear treated nonoperatively. Seven months after trauma the patient had a good recovery and was able to perform routine daily activities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University School of Medicine, Verona, Italy. enri_853@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Musmeci
authors.forename: Diego
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gaspari
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sandri
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Regis
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bartolozzi
mesh_terms: D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome