AP, lateral, and axillary radiographs
Fracture of articular surface suggested by pseudosubluxation:
Superior joint hematoma pushes humerus down
Consider CT for
Preop surgical planning
Greater tuberosity or humoral head position uncertain
Intra-articular comminution
Superior joint hematoma pushes humerus down
Preop surgical planning
Greater tuberosity or humoral head position uncertain
Intra-articular comminution
Proximal humerus is divided into four "parts" based on epiphyseal lines:
Articular surface of humeral head
Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Shaft of humerus
A "one-part" fracture is one in which fragment is displaced <1cm or not angulated >45deg
Articular surface of humeral head
Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Shaft of humerus
Proximal humerus fracture
Adult
Scaphoid fracture
Proximal
Humerus fracture
Shaft
Scapular fracture
Distal