Shoulder Girdle Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common locations of a shoulder girdle fracture?
A
Clavicle (most common)
Surgical and anatomical neck
Proximal and mid shaft humerus
Greater tubercle
Scapula (rare)
2
Q
Where do 80% of clavicle fractures occur?
A
Middle 3rd of clavicle
3
Q
What is a potential complication after a mid shaft humeral fracture?
A
Damage to radial nerve
4
Q
What is a closed reduction?
A
There is no surgical intervention (cast or sling)
5
Q
What is open reduction?
A
Surgical procedure (plates and screws)
6
Q
What are some potential complications?
A
Delayed Union (healing takes longer than expected)
Non-Union (does not heal fully)
Malunion (heals but not in perfect alignment)
DVT/infection
