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Orthopaedics Upper Limb Traumatology 389f6017

In a fracture shaft humerus which of the following complication requires immediate surgery:

A
Compound fracture
B
Nerve injury
C
Aery occlusion
D
Comminuted fracture
High-Yield Explanation
Indications of emergency surgery in ohopaedics: Compament syndrome Vascular injury Open injury Joint dislocation/subluxation Progressive neural injury Compound/open injury: It is relatively lesser emergency as compared to vascular injury. In case of open injuries we can still wait for up to 12 to 24 hours. Nerve injury: Nerve injury in case of closed fracture of humerous is due to neuropraxia and usually function returns in about 6 months if managed conservatively. Comminuted fracture: It is not an emergent indication for surgery.

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