There are three types of dislocation of the shoulder:- Anterior – commonest Posterior Luxatio erecta 1. Anterior Dislocation- In this dislocation, the head of the humerus comes out of the glenoid cavity and lies anteriorly. Mode of injury: falling on an outstretched hand with the…
Adults are more likely than children to sustain a shaft humerus fracture. It can appear in any age group. Transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, or segmental humerus fractures are all possible. Mechanism of injury Three important mechanisms:- Direct force/direct injuries:This may produce a transverse or comminuted…
– Clavicle fracture is one of the commonest injuries seen at all ages. – It is commonly fractured at the junction of its middle and lateral third. – Mode of injury:- fall on an outstretched hand. Classification:- (A). Craig’s Classification:- Group I:- Fracture of the…
The commonest fracture in children. Mode of injury:-Caused by a fall on an outstretched hand, the elbow is forced into hyperextension, resulting in the fracture of the humerus above the condyles. Types:- 1. Extension type – the distal fragment is displaced posteriorly. It is the…