Humeral Head Fracture Dislocation with Displacement into the Mediastinum: A Case Report.

Avinesh Agarwalla Nathaniel L Rawicki Tracey L Weigel David E Asprinio

Published in: JBJS case connector (2021)

Intramediastinal displacement of the humeral head is a rare, yet serious traumatic injury that necessitates early recognition and comanagement with cardiothoracic or thoracic surgery. Early thoracic intervention to extract the humeral head and replacement arthroplasty is an effective treatment modality.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
thoracic surgery
randomized controlled trial
spinal cord
oxidative stress
hip fracture
replacement therapy