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Proximal humerus fracture with a pink, pulseless arm in a teenage boy and literature review

Authors: J. M. Lloyd, J. Craik, A. Harvey

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

Proximal humeral fractures associated with vascular compromise are extremely rare in children. We describe the presentation, diagnosis and management of one such injury in a child.

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Title: Proximal humerus fracture with a pink, pulseless arm in a teenage boy and literature review
Authors: J. M. Lloyd
J. Craik
A. Harvey
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Urban and Vogel
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-010-0036-7

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