Abstract
IntroductionIn contrast to adults, traumatic glenohumeral dislocation is a rarely observed condition among children. In some cases, success in durable reduction with conservative methods, and achieving lasting treatment, may not be possible.Case presentationIn this study, the case of a 7-year-old Turkish girl with a Salter–Harris type II fracture and glenohumeral dislocation of the proximal humerus due to a fall from a height of 1.5 meters who underwent open reduction surgery is presented along with a review of the literature.ConclusionOrthopedic surgeons should consider glenohumeral dislocation which is an extremely rare condition when they encounter proximal humerus fractures in pediatric trauma.
Highlights
In contrast to adults, traumatic glenohumeral dislocation is a rarely observed condition among children
After union at the fracture was identified on the radiographs taken at the end of the postoperative 4th week, the Kirschner wires were removed under sedation, and the patient was commenced on an exercise program in order to increase the range of motion of her shoulder joint
Proximal humerus fractures without glenohumeral dislocation are more frequent among children
Summary
Traumatic glenohumeral dislocation is a rarely observed condition among children. The case of a 7-year-old patient with a Salter–Harris type II fracture and glenohumeral dislocation of the proximal humerus due to a fall from a height of 1.5 meters who underwent open reduction surgery is presented along with a review of the literature. Salter–Harris type II epiphysiolysis at the proximal left humerus and a glenohumeral dislocation were identified (Figure 1). After union at the fracture was identified on the radiographs taken at the end of the postoperative 4th week, the Kirschner wires were removed under sedation, and the patient was commenced on an exercise program in order to increase the range of motion of her shoulder joint. In the postoperative 12th week, it was observed that the range of motion of her joint was at the same level as her healthy side. No redislocations were observed during the 6-month follow-up period
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