Successful Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fracture After Dysvascular Subcoracoid Humeral Head Dislocation: A Case Report
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Diana G Douleh1,2, Jason W Stoneback1, Jonathan T Bravman2
1Division of Trauma and Fracture Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado.
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|February 12, 2020
Abstract
Case:
We present the case of a 36-year-old patient with a 4-part proximal humerus fracture with subcoracoid dislocation and devascularization of the humeral head after a fall onto his right shoulder.
Conclusion:
The patient was successfully treated with open reduction and locking plate fixation to demonstrate that a successful postoperative functional outcome with humeral head survival can be achieved in these complex situations.
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