ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024
Traumatic anterior fracture dislocation of the humeral head. A rare case report.
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- Effect of closed reduction and external fixation in elderly patients with anterior shoulder dislocation combined with humeral surgical neck fracture: a retrospective cohort study based on fracture-dislocation classification.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Neglected obturator hip dislocation with associated avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adolescent, a rare case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionAnterior fracture dislocation of the humerus with an anatomical neck fracture is an uncommon injury. These injuries pose a significant risk of devastating complications, such as avascular necrosis of the humeral head, due to the poor vascularization of the area, and stiffness resulting from prolonged immobilization. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 20-year-old female who was involved in a motor vehicle crash and sustained an anterior fracture dislocation of the humerus with an anatomical neck fracture. The injury was successfully managed with open reduction and internal fixation using a plate and screws. Given the rarity of this type of injury, this case provides valuable insights into its management and prognosis. DISCUSSION: Proximal humeral fractures are common injuries, although fractures at the level of the anatomical neck are less common in orthopedic traumatology. The management of these injuries is guided by factors such as fracture morphology, displacement, potential disruption to blood supply, bone quality, patient's age, and functional demands. Various surgical management strategies have been proposed, emphasizing early intervention to minimize the risk of complications.
conclusionThis case aims to highlight the importance of the value of early operative intervention, good anatomic reduction with stable fixation, and the importance of early mobilization of the shoulder to achieve favorable outcomes and minimize complications such as stiffness in patients with this type of injury.
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