Proximal humeral fracture

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left shoulder pain following a motor vehicle collision.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Osteopenia.

Acute comminuted mildly displaced fracture of the left proximal humerus involving the surgical neck, and greater tuberosity.

Low-lying left humeral head likely related to pseudosubluxation from a joint effusion.

No dislocation.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of a fractured humerus.

Upon clinical presentation, an x-ray revealed a mildly displaced fracture.

Treatment included a cuff and collar sling, pain management, and a gradual progression of active range of movements.

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