Surgical neck of humerus fracture

Case contributed by Navneet Gupta
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of a fall while riding a horse.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Left shoulder

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Displaced fracture through the surgical neck of the humerus.

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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.

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