Floating shoulder

[Hardcastle, Tim, Dr <tch at sun.ac.za>]

Ambrozy

Fix humerus (nail), scapula (plates) and leave the clavicle and ribs to heal - just ensure stability before you operate; exclude lung contusion first.

Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org [mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org]On Behalf Of Wojciech Ambrozy
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:14 PM
To: Trauma & Critical Care mailing list
Subject: Floating shoulder


19 yo female , RTA
Fractured clavicle , shaft of humerus , neck of scapula , ribs 2,3,4 
left side
RHD

what are Yours suggestions regarding managment ?

Regards


Ambrozy