ERECTA DISLOCATION OF THE SHOULDER: A CASE REPORT
*T. Ahuary, M. Akanou, A. Neqrachi, S. Mouktabis, J. Mekkaoui, M. Boufettal, RA. Bassir, M. Kharmaz,
MO. Lamrani, MS. Berrada.
ABSTRACT
The dislocation of the shoulder in its inferior form called erecta is a rare variety encountered especially in the young subject. We report a case of erecta dislocation in a sportsman who fell during a contact sport session. The aim of our work is to recall the mechanism of this affection as well as its clinical and therapeutic characteristics. The patient presented to the emergency room with an abducted attitude of the right shoulder, the vascular-nervous examination was normal. Radiography confirmed the diagnosis of an erecta dislocation. The patient underwent orthopedic reduction followed by Dujarier bandaging for three weeks. The long-term evolution was good.
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