Clavicular And Proximal Humerus Fractures Flashcards
Most common location for a proximal humerus fracture
Surgical neck
What is the typical patient that gets a proximal humerus fracture
Elderly lady with osteoporosis
In a fracture at the surgical neck, what muscle becomes the principal abductor
Supraspinatus
How do you conservatively treat proximal humerus fractures
Sling for 6 weeks, then ROM exercises (Codmans)
How do you treat clavicular fractures if treated conservatively?
Immobilize with sling for 3 to 6 weeks
Most common location for a clavicle fracture
Middle clavicular
When rehabbing a clavicular fracture when do you start progressing range of motion
3 weeks
What nerve is involved in surgical neck fractures
Axillary nerve
When is surgery indicated for clavicular fracture
If open fracture or if obvious skin tenting
What is little leaguer’s shoulder?
Stress fracture of the proximal growth plate of proximal humerus seen in adolescent pitchers
How do you treat little leaguer’s shoulder?
Activity restriction for 8 weeks in adults and 12 weeks in adolescents, and then return to activity when asymptomatic
