Intrathoracic migration of a K-wire after percutaneous fixation of a proximal humerus fracture.
Proximal humerus fractures are common in elderly patients. Not all patient are fit for major surgery. Percutaneous fixation can be a suitable option though surgeons should be aware of the risks and complications. This case is about a 90-year-old woman with a proximal humerus fracture. After closed a...
Main Authors: | A.J. van Hasselt, J.Th. Hooghof, M.R. Huizinga, J.J.A.M. van Raay |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-04-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644021000303 |
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