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Mohamed Sukeik1, Girish Vashista, Nebal Shaath
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Barnsley District General Hospital, Hillder House, 49-51 Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2PY, UK.
Abstract:
Minimally displaced fractures of the surgical neck of the humerus are rarely associated with axillary artery injury. The innocuous appearance of the x-rays can be misleading and a missed arterial injury in these fractures could potentially lead to disastrous consequences. We report the case of a patient who sustained a minimally displaced fracture of the proximal humerus with vascular compromise requiring immediate investigation and referral to vascular surgeons. Despite spontaneous resolution of the vascular insult, it is important to remember the association of such fractures with vascular injuries in order to diagnose them early and prevent serious complications including amputation.
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