History: 53 year-old female came to my office 5 weeks after an injury to her right arm below the cement from a prior shoulder replacement. She was initially treated by a different surgeon but referred to me after she failed to show any healing and was having a lot of pain after nearly a month and…
Humerus ORIF – Franko
History: 29 year old female sustained multiple injuries after a car accident, including a right comminuted humerus fracture. She was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Diagnosis: Right comminuted humeral shaft fracture Treatment: Humerus open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws Outcome: Within 3 weeks she had near full motion and no pain. The scar was fully…
Clavicle ORIF – Franko
History: 23 year-old male who injured his shoulder and collar bone while trying to jump over a fence. He had sustained a comminuted, displaced clavicle fracture. Diagnosis: Left clavicle fracture Treatment: Left clavicle open reduction internal fixation Outcome: Within 1 week he had already regained nearly all motion without any pain. The photos below demonstrate his first post-operative visit….