Considerations for selecting a surgical approach in Proximal Humerus Fractures

Jonah Hebert-Davies

doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000002109

Considerations for selecting a surgical approach in Proximal Humerus Fractures

J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Apr 1;36(4):158. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002109.

Author

Jonah Hebert-Davies¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington.

PMID: 35298447
DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002109

Abstract

A 47 year old male is injured in a single car motor vehicle collision when he falls asleep at the wheel. He is unable to lift his arm after the event and is brought by EMS to the hospital. A trauma workup reveals an isolated 3 part proximal humerus fracture.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Humans
Humerus
Male
Middle Aged
Shoulder Fractures* / surgery