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X-ray showing ant. dislocated right shoulder with ipsilateral shaft fracture of humerus.(radiographs at presentation).
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Radiological investigations revealed fracture of proximal 3rd of shaft of right humerus with ipsilateral anterior dislocation of shoulder (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
Immediate post operative X- ray in internal rotation.
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Reduction was found satisfactory under image intensifier and further on post- operative x-rays (Fig. 3).
Surgical wound gaping on 12th postoperative day.
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On 4th post operative day, serous discharge was noted in surgical wound and full gaping/dehiscence of surgical wound was noticed on 12th post operative day (Fig. 4), for which secondary suturing was done.
Surgical wound after secondary suturing(3 weeks post-op from primary surgery).
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She continued to improve on regular follow-up and was instructed for gradual progressive active range of motion exercises (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
Radiological union and consolidation at 1 year post-op. AP view.
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At 1 year follow-up, there was satisfactory bone union (fig 7.
Radiological union and consolidation at 1 year post-op. AP.
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And Fig. 8) with painless, nearly full and free range of motion with patient returning to her pre-injury activities (Fig. 9 and Fig. 10).
Active overhead abduction at 1 year post-op.
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And Fig. 8) with painless, nearly full and free range of motion with patient returning to her pre-injury activities (Fig. 9 and Fig. 10).