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Missed intrathoracically displaced humeral head in proximal humerus fracture dislocation: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Case: We report a case of a 44-year-old female with intrathoracic displacement of the humeral head, which was not only missed by the initial trauma team while receiving the patient but also missed by multiple senior surgeons during primary management in the operating room. Conclusion: Diagnostic accuracy hinges on clinical presentation and detailed imaging locating fragments of the fractured head. Interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with thoracic and trauma surgeons, is crucial for early diagnosis and timely recovery. The possibility of intrathoracic dislodged head should not be ruled out in proximal humeral fractures irrespective of pulmonary complaints or velocity of trauma.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101278

Authors: Abhishek Chaudhary, Mehar Dhillon, Sameer Aggarwal, Tsering Sangdup, Prasoon Kumar, Sandeep Patel

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,190