A torque induced iatrogenic fracture of the humeral shaft in proximal humeral fracture plating - A case report and biomechanical perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Proximal humerus fractures are common amongst the elderly and osteoporotic cohorts. Common treatment methods include proximal locking plates. In this case, we describe an iatrogenic fracture of the proximal humeral shaft during screw insertion under power. Similar cases have not been described previously in open reduction and internal fixation of a proximal humerus fracture. Further, we focus particularly on precautionary measures that aim to avoid such complications that may lead to considerable morbidity.

Case presentation

We describe a case of a 65 year old osteoporotic female who underwent open reduction internal fixation of a proximal humerus fracture complicated by an unusual iatrogenic humeral fracture at the level of insertion of the distal screw, likely

SUBMITTER: Lari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8339138 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature