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A clinical case of multifocal fracture combining fracture of the head and diaphysis of the humerus

https://doi.org/10.20340/vmi-rvz.2024.6.CASE.5

Abstract

Relevance. According to statistical data, multifocal fractures of the humerus are quite rare, accounting for approximately 6% of all skeletal bone fractures. Fractures of the proximal humerus and diaphysis of the humerus have a bimodal distribution, as they have both high-energy and low-energy mechanisms of injury.
The aim of the study is to demonstrate and analyze the technique of surgical treatment of complex fragment fracture of the proximal humerus and diaphysis of the humerus using a clinical case as an example.
Object and methods. Patient V., 37 years old on 12.04.2024 sustained an injury to the right humerus as a result of a fall from a bicycle at high speed. He was admitted to the emergency room of the R. R. Vreden Federal State Institution of Medical and Research Centers, where he was diagnosed with a closed splinter fracture of the proximal part and diaphysis of the right humerus with dislocation of the fragments.
Results. The present study presents a traumatologic pathology, namely, a complex fragmentary metadiaphyseal fracture combined with a 4-fragment fracture-dislocation of the humeral head with dislocation of the fragments. The radiologic picture of the fracture at different stages of treatment and the technique of surgical intervention with the Philos long plate are described. The period of fusion of this fracture was 6 months. The final functional result was 97 points on the ConstantMurley scale. On the DASH scale - 1 point. When assessing the function of the shoulder joint: flexion – 170 degrees, abduction – 170 degrees, external rotation – 30 degrees, internal rotation – to the level of the lumbar bone.
Conclusions. The surgical treatment of fractures involving both the head and diaphysis of the humerus is a subject of debate. The reasons for this are the rarity of this injury and the different mechanism of injury from low-energy to high-energy. Currently, the preference is given to osteosynthesis with the aim of restoring the medial calcaneus of the proximal humerus and reducing the risks of aseptic necrosis of the humeral head.

About the Authors

K. I. Khorak
Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Russian Federation

Konstantin I. Khorak, Orthopedic Traumatologist 

8, Akademika Baykova str., Saint Petersburg, 195427


Competing Interests:

The authors declare no competing interests.



R. Sh. Rustamov
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation

Rukhiddin Sh. Rustamov, Resident 

Litovskaya St., 2, Saint Petersburg, 194100


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The authors declare no competing interests.



P. G. Kogan
Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Russian Federation

Pavel G. Kogan, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Orthopedic Traumatologist 

8, Akademika Baykova str., Saint Petersburg, 195427


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The authors declare no competing interests.



D. G. Parfeev
Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Russian Federation

Dmitriy G. Parfenov, Cand. Sci. (Med.), orthopedic traumatologist, Head. Department number 1 

8, Akademika Baykova str., Saint Petersburg, 195427


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The authors declare no competing interests.



A. I. Avdeev
Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Russian Federation

Aleksandr I. Avdeev, Cand. Sci. (Med.), traumatologist-orthopedist 

8, Akademika Baykova str., Saint Petersburg, 195427


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The authors declare no competing interests.



A. M. Morozov
Tver State Medical University
Russian Federation

Artem M. Morozov, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor of the Department of General Surgery 

4, Sovetskaya str., Tver, 170100


Competing Interests:

The authors declare no competing interests.



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Khorak K.I., Rustamov R.Sh., Kogan P.G., Parfeev D.G., Avdeev A.I., Morozov A.M. A clinical case of multifocal fracture combining fracture of the head and diaphysis of the humerus. Bulletin of the Medical Institute "REAVIZ" (REHABILITATION, DOCTOR AND HEALTH). 2024;14(6):131-137. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20340/vmi-rvz.2024.6.CASE.5

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