Luxatio erecta humeri with humeral greater tuberosity fracture and axillary nerve injury

Abstract

Luxatio erecta humeri is the rarest type of glenohumeral dislocation, which has been reported to be associated with humeral fracture, rotator cuff tear and neurovascular injury. To our knowledge, a single-sided acute inferior glenohumeral dislocation associated with humeral greater tuberosity fracture and axillary nerve injury has not yet been reported. Here, we reported a traumatic first-time inferior shoulder dislocation from a construction worker who got hyperflexion of the left shoulder when fell and grasped the railing causing. The patient underwent traction counter-traction closed reduction followed by proper immobilization, and rehabilitation therapy. At thirteen months follow-up, the patient had returned to the workload that required high stress on shoulder joint with an excellent outcome.