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Plain X-ray anteroposterior and lateral view of the right proximal humerus showing fracture.
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F1
Plain radiograph (Fig. 1 and 2) followed by MRI (Fig. 3 and 4) of the right shoulder with humerus showed transverse fracture of proximal shaft of the right humerus, 5 cm distal to surgical neck.
Plain X-ray axillary view of the right proximal humerus showing fracture.
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F2
Plain radiograph (Fig. 1 and 2) followed by MRI (Fig. 3 and 4) of the right shoulder with humerus showed transverse fracture of proximal shaft of the right humerus, 5 cm distal to surgical neck.
Post-operative plain X-ray anteroposterior and lateral view showing rush nail in situ.
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F5
Fracture ends were approximated and using greater trochanter as entry point, rush nails were inserted (Fig. 5).
Plain X-ray anteroposterior and lateral view showing good fracture healing (7 months post-operative).
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Initial follow-up 4 months postoperative and plain radiography after 7 months (Fig. 6) showed overall improvement in general condition of patient, weight gain, and good fracture healing.
Plain X-ray anteroposterior and lateral view, 1 year post op showing complete healing of fracture.
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F7
Rush nails were removed (Fig. 7).