Volume : 10, Issue : 06, June – 2023
Title:
45.SKIN PUCKERING IN PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURE IS AN EXPECTING SIGN FOR SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
Authors :
Jumanh Khalid Attiah, Raied Noor Takroni
Abstract :
Fracture of the surgical proximal humerus in young patients is an uncommon injury. This is a clinical report of skin puckering caused by a proximal humerus fracture. Its importance varies depending on location, and its presence should be combined with other physical and radiological signs to aid decision making.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Jumanh Khalid Attiah et al, Skin Puckering In Proximal Humerus Fracture Is An Expecting Sign For Surgical Management., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2023; 10 (06).
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