Rare finding of axillary artery dissection secondary to a proximal humerus fracture-dislocation: A case report.

Authors

Leighann C Krasney DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Christopher Rennie
Jason Brustein
Brandon Naylor

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2023

Abstract

CASE: Proximal humerus fractures are a relatively common injury, making up approximately 5 % of all extremity fractures. Concurrent damage to the axillary artery, however, is not a commonly associated trauma. We present a unique case of a proximal humerus fracture-dislocation resulting in an axillary artery dissection and upper extremity ischemia, requiring emergent vascular intervention.

CONCLUSION: Axillary artery injury secondary to a proximal humerus fracture-dislocation is a rare, but possibly devastating complication. A thorough physical examination to identify any neurovascular deficits is critical in determining an optimal and timely resolution.

Volume

45

First Page

100828

Last Page

100828

ISSN

2352-6440

Published In/Presented At

Krasney, L. C., Rennie, C., Brustein, J., & Naylor, B. (2023). Rare finding of axillary artery dissection secondary to a proximal humerus fracture-dislocation: A case report. Trauma case reports, 45, 100828. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100828

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

37096136

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article