Open AccessA case report of periprosthetic fracture left proximal humerus with radial nerve palsy following pectoralis major repair
Author(s) -
Shah Jaydeep,
Marson Ben A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.278
Subject(s) - medicine , periprosthetic , palsy , humerus fracture , pectoralis major muscle , humerus , surgery , radial nerve , anatomy , fracture (geology) , arthroplasty , pathology , alternative medicine , geotechnical engineering , engineering
Key Clinical Message Primary repair of pectoralis major tendon with bony tunnels and anchor sutures in the proximal humerus creates a potential weakness and stress riser leading to increased risk of periprosthetic fracture and nerve damage at the site of weakness with subsequent injury, if not allowed to heal satisfactorily with adequate period of rest.