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Traumatic pediatric shoulder fracture dislocation treated with closed reduction and intramedullary nailing: A case
Ghazi Fannouch1, Yasser I Al Khalife1, Abdulaziz S Al Turki2
1King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science (KSAU-HS), King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital (KASCH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Although rare, pediatric proximal humerus fractures may coexist with glenohumeral dislocations. Most of these injuries are Salter -Harris type of injuries. The treatment usually consists of closed or open reduction and k- wires fixation.
The Case:
In this case report; a 10-year-old girl presented with a rare traumatic humeral surgical neck fracture with a posterior shoulder dislocation that was treated by closed reduction and flexible intramedullary nailing.
Conclusion:
Pediatric humerus fracture dislocations are rare. Treatment should keep in mind preservation of the growth plate.
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