Heeseop Shin MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Arash Bedayat MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christopher Alfred Cerniglia DO, MEng, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hao Steven Lo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Review major classification systems of proximal humeral fractures, with major emphasis on the most commonly used Neer classification system. Review mechanisms of injury and characteristics of each fracture pattern on imaging. Learn to distinguish injuries that warrant additional imaging versus those that warrant surgical intervention.  

1. Major classification systems of proximal humeral fractures. - Major emphasis on Neer classification system. - Mechanisms of injury for each fracture pattern. 2. Review imaging characteristics of each fracture pattern. - Key findings and recommendations to include in the report with emphasis on those that trigger additional evaluation with CT, MR, or angiography. - Important soft tissue injuries that require surgical intervention. - Associated injuries that raise suspicion for underlying proximal humeral fractures when the latter is not evident. 3. Review treatment of each fracture pattern. - Examples of surgical intervention.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14003983/14003983_qvig.pdf

Shin, H, Bedayat, A, Cerniglia, C, Lo, H, Proximal Humeral Fractures: What an Emergency Radiologist Needs to Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003983.html