A proximal humeral fracture, complicated by a pseudoaneurysm - a case report

A 76-year-old man sustained a comminuted displaced fracture of the left proximal humerus (Figure 1). There was no neurological deficit nor was there any pulsation of the radial artery at the left wrist. Hr was admitted for reduction of the fracture and perioperative angiography. Under general anesthesia, closed reduction was performed. Immediately after reduction, the radial artery pulsations became palpable and PO2-saturation, monitored with a pulsoximeter on the index finger, became normal. Therefore, no angiography was performed. Postoperatively, he had a velpeau-bandage for 3 weeks, followed by passive and active exercises.