Proximal humerus fracture (peds): Difference between revisions
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== Disposition == | == Disposition == | ||
*Slightly displaced fx: Sling and ortho f/u | *Slightly displaced fx: Sling and ortho f/u | ||
*Displaced | *Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 18 February 2015
Background
- Occurs predominantly during adolescence
- Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures
Differential Diagnosis
Humerus Fracture Types
Treatment
- Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement
- Ortho consult is needed to determine the best approach
Disposition
- Slightly displaced fx: Sling and ortho f/u
- Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Harwood Nuss