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Revision as of 05:07, 26 May 2016
Background
- Uncommon
- Consider abuse
- If low energy mechanism, also consider pathologic fx
- Direct trauma: transverse fx
- Violent rotation: spiral fx
- Fracture fragment may injure radial nerve
- Assess wrist extensors/supinators
- Sensation of dorsoradial hand, thumb, and second digits
Differential Diagnosis
Humerus Fracture Types
Diagnosis
- AP lateral humerus, include shoulder and elbow views
Treatment
Disposition
Non-emergent Ortho f/u
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Harwood Nuss