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6383679

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
189
pubmed:dateCreated
1984-11-9
pubmed:abstractText
Proximal humeral fractures are commonly seen in orthopedic practice. The vast majority of these fractures are nondisplaced. Infrequently, displaced proximal humeral fractures have associated neurovascular injuries. Injury to the brachial plexus is uncommon; axillary artery injury is rare. This is a report of two displaced proximal humeral fractures in elderly, intoxicated patients following low-energy trauma. Both fractures resulted in axillary artery injury requiring vascular reconstruction. Only nine similar cases were found in a review of the literature. Displaced proximal humeral fractures should be carefully evaluated for vascular injury, and arteriography should be used when necessary. If vascular reconstruction is indicated, the fracture must be internally fixed to prevent redisplacement and potential compromise of the vascular repair. Serial postoperative Doppler examinations are necessary to detect thrombus formation. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, prolonged limb ischemia and its sequelae can be prevented.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0009-921X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
234-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-3-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1984
pubmed:articleTitle
Axillary artery injury as a complication of proximal humeral fractures. Two case reports and a review of the literature.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports