Diagnostic arthrogram of a Salter I fracture of the proximal humerus in a newborn.
Proximal humeral fractures occurring during breech delivery are rare and are generally Salter-Harris Type I physeal fractures. The absence of a radiographically demonstrable metaphysis attached to the proximal fragment of these fractures often makes them exceedingly difficult to diagnose at first. A recent case demonstrates the usefulness of arthrography and videofluoroscopy as an adjunct to plain radiography in diagnosing such injuries.
DeSimone
D P
DP
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Morwessel
R M
RM
D001175:Arthrography; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000503:physiopathology; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010012:Osteogenesis