Proximal humerus fracture with a pink, pulseless arm in a teenage boy and literature review
Tóm tắt
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.
Tài liệu tham khảo
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