Fracture of the proximal humerus with disruption of the tendon of the pectoralis major

Fracture of the proximal humerus with disruption of the tendon of the pectoralis major

Combined pectoralis major disruption and proximal humeral fractures are uncommon. A simple radiologic diagnostic tool which consists of the measurement of the displacement from the humeral shaft to the lateral side of the humeral head (lateral to the outer proximal cortex) can help to diagnose this...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of shoulder surgery 2016-01, Vol.10 (1), p.44-47
Hauptverfasser: Berghs, Bart, Tongel, Alexander, Bo, Thomas, De Wilde, Lieven
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Activities of daily living
Conflicts of interest
Fractures
Pain
Postoperative period
Shoulder
Sports injuries
Technical Tip
Trauma
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Zusammenfassung:Combined pectoralis major disruption and proximal humeral fractures are uncommon. A simple radiologic diagnostic tool which consists of the measurement of the displacement from the humeral shaft to the lateral side of the humeral head (lateral to the outer proximal cortex) can help to diagnose this combined lesion.
ISSN:0973-6042
0973-6042
DOI:10.4103/0973-6042.174521