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Humeral Fractures: Proximal, Shaft, And Distal, Part 1

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1.  What is a TRUE statement about the epidemiology of humeral fractures? Around 20% of all fractures are proximal humeral fractures. Approximately 70% of proximal humeral fractures occur in women. They are most common in the young. Fifty percent of fall-related injuries happen at home.

2.  What is the most commonly injured nerve in a proximal humeral fracture? Suprascapular nerve Cranial nerve V Axillary nerve Infrascapular nerve

3.  What should be included in a reporting checklist? Location of the fracture lines Displacement and angulation of each part Any associated injuries All of the above

4.  Most fractures heal well with little functional loss, so the prognosis is generally good. However, what has been identified as a poor prognostic factor? Older age of patient Displaced fracture Three and four-part fractures All of the above

5.  Which client might not be a good candidate for surgical management? A 70-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and smoking A 10-year-old boy status post fall A 50-year-old man with no co-morbidities None of the above