Presentation
History of a fall while riding a horse.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Displaced fracture through the surgical neck of the humerus.
From the case:
Surgical neck of humerus fracture
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Comminution through the surgical neck of the humerus extends to involve the greater tuberosity. The glenoid rim is intact.
Case Discussion
This case is a good example of a surgical neck humerus fracture.