Temporary transarticular stabilization of a glenohumeral fracture dislocation: a technique revisited.
A 93-year-old patient with an unstable fracture-dislocation of the glenohumeral joint and medical problems that precluded open surgery was first managed by an unsuccessful closed reduction. Temporary transarticular pin fixation then was used successfully, allowing the patient to return to early activities with minimal morbidity.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, USA. jwidmaier@aol.com
James C
JC
Widmaier
Gregory
G
Fanelli
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*