Tag Raymond Chi Hung Cheng

Essentials 1 Fractures of the proximal humerus occur primarily in the elderly, whereas distal humeral fractures occur more often in children. 2 Falls producing fractures in elderly patients are often precipitated by an underlying medical problem that should be sought…

Essentials 1 Elbow dislocations are the third most common large joint dislocations. 2 Surgical intervention is rarely required for simple elbow dislocations. 3 Surgical intervention may be required when fractures of the radius, ulna and humerus are associated with elbow…