Proximal humerus fracture (peds): Difference between revisions
Neil.m.young (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - " ==" to "==") |
(Text replacement - "==Treatment==" to "==Management==") |
||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
*US may be used in newborns before ossification centers present | *US may be used in newborns before ossification centers present | ||
== | ==Management== | ||
*Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement | *Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement | ||
'''Non-Operative''' | '''Non-Operative''' | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 9 December 2017
Background
- Occurs predominantly during adolescence
- Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Humerus Fracture Types
Evaluation
- XR AP Lateral, scapular Y - asses fracture and rule out dislocation
- US may be used in newborns before ossification centers present
Management
- Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement
Non-Operative
- For almost all children, will approach non-operatively
- Excellent remodeling ability of bone and ROM to shoulder
- Ortho consult is needed to determine the best approach
- Sling and swathe splint, or coaptation splint
- Gentle ROM in 1-2 weeks as tolerated
Operative Indications
- More than 45 degrees of angulation
- Less than 50% apposition of proximal humerus and shaft
- Open fractures
- Neurovascular injury
- Intraarticular fracture
Disposition
- Slightly displaced fracture: Sling and ortho follow up
- Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction
See Also
References
- Harwood Nuss
- Orthobullets