2-part displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus
This is a break in the upper part of your left arm bone, near the shoulder, where the bone has shifted out of place.
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A 2-part displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus means the long bone in your upper left arm has snapped into two distinct pieces right below the ball of the shoulder joint. The term 'displaced' means that the two ends of the broken bone no longer line up perfectly and have shifted apart.
This injury usually happens at the 'surgical neck,' which is a narrow area of the bone that is structurally prone to breaking. Because this area is very close to your shoulder, the break makes it difficult and painful to move your arm, as the muscles attached to the bone pull the pieces in different directions.
Common Symptoms
- Intense, sharp pain in your left shoulder and upper arm.
- Visible bruising or black-and-blue skin around the upper arm and chest area.
- Significant swelling that makes the arm look puffy or larger than the right arm.
- An inability to lift or move your left arm away from your side.
- A feeling of grating or grinding when you try to move the shoulder.