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Surgical neck of humerus fracture

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Fall at home when going to bathroom. Painful right shoulder.

Patient Data:

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Surgical neck of humerus fracture
Modality: X-ray

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There is a fracture through the surgical neck of the humerus.  The shaft ofthe humerus appears displaced anteriorly and superiorly.  The humeral headis rotated within the glenoid, with the normal articular surface lost. ACJ arthropathy.

From the case: Surgical neck of humerus fracture

6 weeks post op

Modality: X-ray

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Plate and screw ORIF performed.

Case Discussion:

Typical appearances of a surgical neck of humerus fracture.

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