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Proximal humeral fracture - greater tubersoity

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on left arm

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

One part non-displaced fracture is seen at the left proximal humerus involving the greater tuberosity.

Case Discussion

The majority of proximal humeral fractures occur in the elderly. It can be categorized using Neer classification.

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