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• #Proximal humerus fracture skin

Often three or more x-rays are taken in the standing position to show the injury pattern. This helps doctors and patients make an informed decision on treatment. X-rays are used to evaluate the location, type, and severity of the broken bone.

#Proximal humerus fracture skin

Sometimes the bone pushes against the skin causing it to “tent.” Too much pressure can result in the bone coming through the skin. Physical examination and imaging tests are used to diagnose proximal humerus fractures. Accurate and prompt diagnosis of this type of fracture is critical because important blood vessels and nerves run next to this bone and can be injured when it breaks. The doctor will also look for any open wounds over the injury. How is a Proximal Humerus Fracture Diagnosed? Shoulder arthritis occurs when the cartilage and joint surface of the ball and socket joint becomes irregular. Your rotator cuff muscles are attached to this bone. It lets you move your shoulder in circles and allows your muscles to be under the correct tension to maintain strength. The proximal humerus is the ball of the shoulder joint. It often results from a fall in an elderly patient or a motorcycle or motor vehicle accident in younger patients. This can occur in patients of all ages from a variety of traumatic causes. The bone usually fractures just below the ball of the shoulder joint. John Zebrack, MD General Orthopedic SurgeryĪ proximal humerus fracture also referred to as a broken humerus, is a break of the shoulder at the top of the upper arm bone. Jeffrey Webster, MD General Orthopedic Surgery Nichole Joslyn, MD Hand & Upper Extremity Thomas Christensen, MD Hand & Upper Extremity James Christensen, MD Hand & Upper Extremity Nikola Babovic, MD Hand & Upper Extremity