Proximal Humeral Fractures
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Which classification is commonly used for proximal humeral fractures?

  • Brown's classification
  • Smith's classification
  • Jones' classification
  • Neer's classification (correct)
  • What percentage of proximal humeral fractures are undisplaced?

  • 80% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 60%
  • How many parts do most displaced proximal humeral fractures have?

  • Three parts (correct)
  • Five parts
  • Two parts
  • Four parts
  • What is considered a displaced bony piece in Neer's classification?

    <p>1 cm apart from the adjacent bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second most common fracture in the upper limb bones?

    <p>Proximal humeral fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of trauma is most commonly associated with humeral shaft fractures?

    <p>High-energy trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of humeral fractures result in radial nerve palsy?

    <p>12%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is surgical intervention necessary for humeral fractures with radial nerve palsy?

    <p>No, never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are humeral shaft fractures in children managed?

    <p>Conservative methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic tool is used to confirm the diagnosis of humeral shaft fractures?

    <p>Plain X-Ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

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