Conservative Treatment of Valgus Impacted Four-Part Fracture of the Proximal Humerus: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.1.96
- Author:
Moon Chan KIM
1
;
Jae Lim CHO
;
Hung Tae CHUNG
;
Dong Jun KIM
;
In Bo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Bumin Hospital, Busan, Korea. supracon@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Valgus impacted four part fracture;
Proximal humerus fracture;
Conservative treatment
- MeSH:
Early Ambulation;
Humerus;
Joints
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2011;24(1):96-99
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
For valgus impacted four part fracture of the proximal humerus, surgical stabilization and early mobilization of the joint can produce the best clinical outcomes. But, we have experienced a case of conservative treatment and gained good clinical results. We have reported this case and included a review of the relevant literatures.
