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Initial X-ray of our patient.
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F1
He sustained a left closed injury combining a three-part anterior fracture-dislocation of the humeral head and an ipsilateral long spiral displaced humeral shaft fracture (Figure 1).
Initial CT scan.
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F2
We performed a computed tomography (CT) scan (Figure 2).
Immediate postoperative X-ray showing anatomical reduction of the fractures and good position of the prosthesis.
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F3
X-rays at 30 months follow-up confirmed satisfactory healing of both the tuberosities (without osteolysis) and of the humeral shaft fracture. No signs of stem or implant loosening were observed.
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F4
No signs of stem or implant loosening were observed (Figure 4).