CTICasesLuxatio Erecta (Inferior Glenohumeral Dislocation)
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Imaging findings
Chest radiograph shows the arm fixed in an abducted and externally rotated position, with the humeral head dislocated inferiorly to the glenoid, classic for luxatio erecta.
Key takeaways
Luxatio erecta, or inferior glenohumeral dislocation, is a rare and striking form of shoulder dislocation that can be identified on a routine chest radiograph.
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