Vol. 10, Issue 4 (2024)

Pure proximal humerus fracture-separation in a 7 years old boy

Author(s):

Mamady Sekou Conde, Papa Amadou Ba and Amadou Tanou Bah

Abstract:

Introduction: Proximal humerus Fracture-separation is uncommon. This case concerne a pure proximal humerus fracture-separation.

Case report: A 7 years old boy, pipul, right handed was admitted to the emergency department for right shoulder trauma. The exploration showed a pure proximal humerus fracture-separation. Under general anesthesia, a close reduction associated to intramedullary kirschner wire fixation was performed. An iatrogenesis fracture at the wire entring hole was observed. An additional brochio-antebrachiopalmar circonferancial plaster was done. At four months follow-up, The radiological and functional results were satsifactory.

Conclusion: Pure proximal humerus fracture-separation in children is rare. If the treatment is performed adequately and earlier, the functional and radiological outcomes are satisfactory.

Pages: 510-512  |  115 Views  43 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Mamady Sekou Conde, Papa Amadou Ba and Amadou Tanou Bah. Pure proximal humerus fracture-separation in a 7 years old boy. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2024;10(4):510-512. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2024.v10.i4g.3692