Fractures Around The Shoulder
Fractures Around The Shoulder
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MS, DNB (Orthopaedics)
Fractures Around The Shoulder
Shoulder fractures involve at least one of three bones in the shoulder: the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone), or humerus (upper arm bone). All three types of fractures can cause shoulder pain, swelling, tenderness, and limit the shoulder’s range of motion, but there are also significant differences.
Collarbone Fractures
Fractures of the collarbone are one of the most common fractures of the upper limb.
Symptoms
Sustained due to fall on outstretched hand
- Pain
- Deformity over collarbone
- Swelling
Clavicle fracture
Home Care
- Apply a sling and swathe to support the upper extremity.
- Ice application
- Visit a shoulder specailist.
Rx
Majority of these fractures can be managed non operatively , however in active individuals, those associated with other injuries , significant displacement, ligamentous injuries a surgical option consisting of fixation with plates and screws may be considered.
Shoulder Fracture / Proximal humerus fractures/ Humeral head fractures
Proximal Humerus fractures are common in the Geriatric age group due to trivial falls , however they may also occur in younger active individuals due to high velocity trauma.
They are worrisome injuries as in these fractures the rotator cuff tendons are avulsed off with bone and if not treated properly can lead to loss of movement and pain around the shoulder . Also these injuries carry a risk of loss of blood supply to the humeral head
Symptoms
Sustained due to fall on outstretched hand
- Pain
- Bruising over the shoulder/ Arm
- Swelling
Home Care
- Wear a sling and swathe
- Ice Application
Rx
Visit a surgeon specialising in shoulder surgery.
Treatment depends on
- Fracture displacement
- Age of individual
- Activity level.
Treatment ranges from non-operative to Operative in form of plate fixation, Jack up arthroplasty or a shoulder replacement . A discussion with the shoulder specialist will help you in this regard.
A shoulder fracture dislocation
Post Fracture Fixation with plate
Jack Up Arthroplasty
Post Fracture Fixation
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Scapular Fracture
These are relatively rare injuries , however they are generally seen in the setting of poly trauma/ multiple injury . Also may be associated with rib fractures /nerve injuries.
It is important to treat these injuries in a territory care setup and multidisciplinary approach
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