The Plyo Pop: An Adolescent Arm Injury During Plyometric Push-ups - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
none

Other Studies:
X-ray of the left humerus and shoulder revealed a linear ossific density medial and anterior to the proximal biceps, concerning for avulsion fracture <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1Theplyopopanadole-1205.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1Theplyopopanad-1205.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> . Subsequent MRI confirmed a pectoralis major avulsion fracture with 6mm of medial displacement from the humerus <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1Theplyopopa-1205.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1Theplyop-1205.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> . Rotator cuff tendons and the glenoid labrum were intact.

Consultations:
Upper extremity orthopedics team

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