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CT scan showing the comminuted fracture of the upper extremity of the humerus.
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Computed tomography of the shoulder showed a comminuted complex fracture of the upper extremity of the humerus (Fig. 1).
Standard radiography and CT scan showing bone malunion with a total loss of the hemispherical form of the humeral head.
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Radiographs performed at 4 months showed bone malunion with a total loss of the hemispherical form of the humeral head (Fig. 2).
Shoulder active mobility, 2 months after surgery.
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Two months after the surgery, the active mobility was: 30  of external rotation, 90  of abduction, 100  of forward elevation, and internal rotation to the level of L2 (Fig. 3).
Two months radiographs showing a well positioned implant but a malunion of the greater tubercle.
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Radiographs showed a well positioned implant but a hypertrophic union of the greater tubercle which come in conflict with the acromion especially in abduction (Fig. 4).