1. Static and Dynamic Stabilization of the Shoulder After Total Scapulectomy in an Electric Burn Patient.
- Author
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May JM, Pathak A, Pientka WF, Meade AE, Duque S, Farewell JT, and Zhang AY
- Subjects
- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Shoulder surgery, Burns, Electric surgery, Burns, Electric complications, Shoulder Joint surgery, Orthopedic Procedures, Brachial Plexus injuries, Brachial Plexus Neuropathies etiology, Brachial Plexus Neuropathies surgery
- Abstract
Abstract: An otherwise healthy 49-year-old man experienced a high-voltage electrical injury to the left shoulder resulting in total scapulectomy, partial calviculectomy, and a substantial soft tissue defect. The majority of the muscles around his shoulder were debrided because of necrosis, with only the pectoralis and latissimus dorsi muscles remaining attached to the humerus. Surprisingly, the patient's brachial plexus remained intact, and his left elbow, wrist, and hand function were preserved. A novel combination of 3 static and dynamic suspension techniques were used to stabilize his shoulder and prevent traction injury to the brachial plexus. Postoperative follow-up at 1 year demonstrated excellent stability of his reconstructed shoulder, which allowed him to ambulate independently and return to employment., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest and sources of funding: none declared., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2023
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