Humerus fracture (peds): Difference between revisions
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= Proximal Fracture = | = Proximal Fracture = | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
*Occurs predominantly during adolescence | *Occurs predominantly during adolescence | ||
*Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures | *Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures | ||
=== Treatment === | === Treatment === | ||
*Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement | *Depends on the age of the child and degree of displacement | ||
**Ortho consult is needed to determine the best approach | **Ortho consult is needed to determine the best approach | ||
=== Disposition === | === Disposition === | ||
*Slightly displaced fx: Sling and ortho f/u | *Slightly displaced fx: Sling and ortho f/u | ||
*Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction | *Displaced >30 degrees: may need closed reduction | ||
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== Diaphysis Fracture == | == Diaphysis Fracture == | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
*Uncommon | *Uncommon | ||
**Consider abuse | **Consider abuse | ||
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=== Treatment === | === Treatment === | ||
*Long-arm plaster splint | *Long-arm plaster splint | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 10 January 2012
Proximal Fracture
Background
- Occurs predominantly during adolescence
- Proximal fractures classified using the Neer classification system based on number of component fractures
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
Diaphysis Fracture
Background
- Uncommon
- Consider abuse
- Direct trauma: transverse fx
- Violent rotation: spiral fx
- Fracture fragment may injure radial nerve
- Assess wrist extensors/supinators
- Sensation of dorsoradial hand, thumb, and second digits
Treatment
- Long-arm plaster splint
Disposition
- Ortho f/u
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Harwood Nuss