Proximal Humerus Fractures
Introduction
PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES ARE COMMON IN YOUNG AND ELDERLY PATIENTS, WHICH OCCURS DUE TO EITHER TRIVIAL FALL OR ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
Symptoms
SWELLING AND PAIN IN THE SHOULDER
ASSOCIATED CRACKLING SOUND ON SHOULDER MOVEMENT.
Treatment methods
IN THE FORM OF ARM SLING, MEDICATIONS, PHYSICAL THERAPY. PATIENTS WHO ARE TREATED CONSERVATIVELY WILL REQUIRE THREE WEEKS OF IMMOBILIZATION FOLLOWED BY PENDULAR SHOULDER EXERCISE. ASSISTED SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES FROM 6 WEEKS AND STRENGTHENING EXERCISE FROM 3 MONTHS.
64 years old lady, suffered an undisplaced proximal humerus fracture of right arm. Achieved complete union in 4 months with conservative management.
43 years old gentleman with
fracture anterior dislocation of right humeral head, treated with open
reduction and proximal humerus locking plate resulted in excellent radiological
and functional outcome.
OUTCOME
