Release notes on Pediatric proximal humerus
First edition
Publication of first edition (November 27, 2024)
The content has been authored by Anna Clarke (UK) and Dorien Schneidmüller (DE) with Mamoun Kremli (SA) and Fergal Monsell (UK) as editors.
Table of contents
The pediatric material of the proximal humerus, first edition, includes a detailed description of the following fracture types and their management.
Proximal epiphyseal humerus
Epiphysiolysis with/without metaphyseal wedge (Salter-Harris I and II):
- Immobilization
- K-wire fixation
- Elastic nailing
Proximal metaphyseal humerus
Torus/buckle and greenstick fracture:
- Immobilization
Simple complete metaphyseal fracture:
- Immobilization
- K-wire fixation
- Elastic nailing
Multifragmentary complete metaphyseal fracture:
- Immobilization
- K-wire fixation
- Elastic nailing
Additional material
The following additional material is available for this module.
Approaches:
- Deltopectoral interval approach to the proximal humerus
- Lateral approach with deltoid splitting
- Anterolateral approach to the proximal humerus
Patient preparations:
- Patient preparation in supine position
- Patient preparation in beach chair position
Further reading:
- Clinical evaluation
- Radiological evaluation
- Proximal humeral anatomy
- Preoperative preparation
- Complications and technical failures
