[Intrathoracic dislocation fracture of the head of the humerus].
We present a rare case of fracture-dislocation of shoulder with intrathoracic displacement of the humeral head. This case is well documented by CT. The mechanism and treatment modalities are discussed, and pertinent literature is reviewed.
al-Kaar
M
M
Division de Radiodiagnostic et de radiologie interventionnelle, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève, Suisse.
Garcia
J
J
Khan
H G
HG
Manueddu
C
C
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Fracture-luxation intrathoracique de la tête humérale.