Proximal humeral epiphysiolysis (PHE) are rare at 10.1/100,000 births and there are
few cases described in the literature. We present the case of a newborn diagnosed
with PHE submitted to conservative treatment. In six weeks he had complete mobility
and extensive bone callus. As a very rare situation, rapid diagnosis is imperative,
for which ultrasound is decisive and the attitude must be conservative and expectant,
given a very rapid and expected evolution towards consolidation for normal function.
This case reinforces the previous knowledge that these lesions typically evolve favorably,
and post-traumatic sequelae are not expected.
Keywords
epiphyses, slipped - fractures, bone - humeral fractures - infant, newborn