Luxatio erecta: A missed diagnosis

Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri with a unilateral brachial plexus injury

“…Traction to the abducted arm with counter traction is the most commonly used reduction technique. [34] Post-reduction, the shoulder is immobilized for at least 2 weeks with the subsequent commencement of physiotherapy. Long-term prognosis is good in most of these patients.…”

Luxatio erecta: Clinical presentation and management in the Emergency Department

“…Rotator cuff tear and fractures accompany 80% of all luxatio erecta cases and surgical repair may be required (6,7). Sixty percent of the patients demonstrate neurologic injuries, most commonly to the axillary nerve.…”

Bilateral luxatio erecta humeri

“…10 Most common complications include fractures of the greater tuberosity or a rotator cuff tear, which may be present in up to 80% of cases. 10 Neurological injuries may be present in 60% of cases, 7 and most commonly involve the axillary (circumflex) nerve. Mixed brachial plexus and isolated radial and ulnar nerve injuries have also been reported.…”