title: A severely displaced metaphyseal fracture of the proximal humerus with dislocation of the shoulder in a child.
abstract: Fracture of the proximal humerus metaphysis with coexistent dislocation of the shoulder in children is a rare injury. The injury often occurs as a consequence of high velocity trauma. Most fractures of the proximal humerus commonly associated with the epiphysis in children can be treated with closed reduction. We presented a case of 5-year-old girl who sustained this type of fracture- dislocation of the shoulder. Open reduction and internal fixation with multiple smooth K-wires was performed. At two years follow-up, the patient was pain free and regained full range of motion.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon 302-803, South Korea.
authors: Jong-Hun
authors: JH
authors: Ji
authors: Mohamed
authors: M
authors: Shafi
authors: Sang-Eun
authors: SE
authors: Park
authors: Po-Yeon
authors: PY
authors: Park
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery