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Skin dimpling after a closed proximal humerus fracture.

Arun Aneja¹, Nicholas B Jew, Matthew L Graves

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

|July 30, 2013

Summary

Skin dimpling, a rare sign after proximal humerus fractures, indicates potential skin incarceration. Prompt identification and reduction are crucial to prevent severe soft tissue damage and complications.

Keywords:

proximal humerus fractures skin dimpling

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Radiology

Background:

Skin dimpling, or puckering, is an infrequent complication following closed proximal humerus fractures.
This sign may indicate skin incarceration at the fracture site, potentially leading to necrosis.

Observation:

A case report details a 46-year-old woman presenting with left shoulder pain and swelling post-fall.
Physical examination revealed skin dimpling on the anterior shoulder, with imaging confirming a proximal humerus fracture.

Findings:

Skin dimpling is an uncommon but significant clinical sign in proximal humerus fractures.
Early recognition of skin dimpling aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Implications:

Prompt identification of skin dimpling is essential for timely fracture reduction.
Failure to address this sign can result in severe soft tissue injury and adverse outcomes.