Diferencia entre revisiones de «Proximal humerus fracture (peds)»
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*Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures | *Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures | ||
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==Clinical Features== | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Proximal arm fracture DDX}} | {{Proximal arm fracture DDX}} | ||
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== Disposition == | == Disposition == | ||
*Slightly displaced | *Slightly displaced fracture: Sling and ortho f/u | ||
*Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction | *Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction | ||
Revisión del 06:12 10 may 2016
Background
- Occurs predominantly during adolescence
- Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Humerus Fracture Types
Diagnosis
Treatment
- Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement
- Ortho consult is needed to determine the best approach
Disposition
- Slightly displaced fracture: Sling and ortho f/u
- Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Harwood Nuss