Presentation
Fall onto elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 65
Gender: Female
From the case:
Midshaft humerus fracture
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Transverse midshaft humeral fracture with medial displacement and anteromedial angulation of the distal fracture fragment. Minimal impaction.
Case Discussion
Key learning points:
- when describing fractures the following should be actively assessed for:
- bone(s) involved and specific part
- type of fracture, e.g. complete vs. incomplete
- morphology of fracture
- e.g. transverse, oblique, spiral, etc
- any comminution
- comment on displacement, angulation and impaction
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