Pure proximal humerus fracture-separation in a 7 years old boy

Abstract

Introduction: Proximal humerus Fracture-separation is uncommon. This case concerne a pure proximal humerus fracture-separation. Case report: A 7 years old boy, pipul, right handed was admitted to the emergency department for right shoulder trauma. The exploration showed a pure proximal humerus fracture-separation. Under general anesthesia, a close reduction associated to intramedullary kirschner wire fixation was performed. An iatrogenesis fracture at the wire entring hole was observed. An additional brochio-antebrachiopalmar circonferancial plaster was done. At four months follow-up, The radiological and functional results were satsifactory. Conclusion: Pure proximal humerus fracture-separation in children is rare. If the treatment is performed adequately and earlier, the functional and radiological outcomes are satisfactory.