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Proximal humeral metadiaphyseal buckle fracture

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall off trampoline.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female

Undisplaced buckle fracture of the proximal humeral metadiaphysis. The physis is not involved.

The lateral projection was lost but didn't add anything further to the case.

Case Discussion

Unusual location for a buckle fracture.

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