Intrathoracic Displacement of Fractured Right Humeral Head: A Case Report

Intrathoracic displacement of the humeral head is a very uncommon condition and can be life threatening due to lungor heart injuries. There is a report of this condition where intrathoracic bone fragment was missed. Because of rareincidence there is no guideline for approach and treatment of this condition.We hereby present a case of intrathoracic displacement of fractured humeral head in a man due to a car roll-overaccident.This condition requires a concise team workup of trauma and orthopedic surgeons along with the physical therapistsfor the best possible decision making.Displaced fractured humoral head into the thorax is a rare condition that needs more punctuality for on time diagnosisand team approach.Level of evidence: V