A severely displaced metaphyseal fracture of the proximal humerus with dislocation of the shoulder in a child.
- Author:
Jong-Hun JI
1
;
Mohamed SHAFI
;
Sang-Eun PARK
;
Po-Yeon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon 302-803, South Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Fracture Fixation, Internal;
Humans;
Shoulder Dislocation;
complications;
therapy;
Shoulder Fractures;
complications;
surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2014;17(1):54-56
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Fracture of the proximal humerus metaphysis with coexistent dislocation of the shoulder in children is a rare injury. The injury often occurs as a consequence of high velocity trauma. Most fractures of the proximal humerus commonly associated with the epiphysis in children can be treated with closed reduction. We presented a case of 5-year-old girl who sustained this type of fracture- dislocation of the shoulder. Open reduction and internal fixation with multiple smooth K-wires was performed. At two years follow-up, the patient was pain free and regained full range of motion.
