Polat Durukan1, M. Yıldız1, A. Barik2, N. Kaya1, E. Yılmaz2

1Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı
2Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Ortopedi Ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı

Abstract

Inferior dislocation of shoulder is a rare form of dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. It has a typical appearance; elbow is above the head and the arm is in hyperabducted position. Humerus is in a position that locked in fixed abduction. In our presentation, we aimed to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of Luxatio Erecta by presenting two unilateral Luxatio Erecta cases.