ArticleCureus2025
Ethical Challenges in Managing a Displaced Neer III Humeral Head Fracture in an Undocumented Immigrant With Early Alzheimer's Disease: A Case Report.
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Abstract
This report describes an 82-year-old undocumented Peruvian female immigrant presenting to the ED with right elbow pain and limited shoulder mobility, diagnosed with a displaced Neer III right humeral head fracture sustained two days prior. She had not clearly communicated shoulder pain to her family for two days post-injury, possibly due to early Alzheimer's disease, which may have impaired her ability to recognize or articulate the severity of her injury, illustrating the clinical-ethical intersection. Radiographic imaging confirmed the fracture with medial displacement, necessitating surgical intervention. Due to her undocumented status and lack of health insurance, she was required to pay the full cost of a reverse shoulder prosthesis (€24,000), which she could not afford. Her Alzheimer's-related dependency and absence of family support in Peru prevented seeking treatment abroad, resulting in discharge with a sling. Comprehensive blood tests ruled out metabolic contributors to her fall. This case highlights ethical challenges in healthcare access for undocumented immigrants, compounded by Alzheimer's-related communication and dependency issues, underscoring disparities and the need for equitable care. This case exemplifies how clinical vulnerability and legal status can intersect to create barriers in emergency and trauma care.
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