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Gunshot wound to humerus

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Comminuted fracture of the proximal humerus with retained slug fragments. This injury represents an open fracture, with a potential complication from external contamination.

Case Discussion

This patient sustained a gunshot wound to the upper arm, with the bullet traversing and splitting the proximal humerus.

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