Presentation
Motor vehicle collision.
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Proximal humeral fracture - pediatric
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Proximal meta-diaphyseal humeral fracture. No signs of glenohumeral dislocation or other associated injure.
Case Discussion
Proximal humeral fractures are relatively uncommon fractures among children.
These fractures have great remodeling potential in children and usually fare well with non-surgical treatment.
These fractures are oftentimes associated with glenohumeral joint dislocations, especially following high-energy traumas. Pediatric patients with proximal humeral fractures must be carefully examined to avoid missing a potential glenohumeral dislocation.
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