Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with acute left arm pain following [mechanism of injury, e.g., mechanical fall/direct trauma]. Reports localized swelling, deformity, and inability to bear weight or utilize the left upper extremity. Denies numbness or tingling in the distal distribution.
Clinical Examination Findings
Left humerus reveals obvious deformity, localized ecchymosis, and significant tenderness to palpation at the mid-shaft. Distal neurovascular status: radial pulse 2+, capillary refill <2 seconds. Sensation intact to light touch in median, ulnar, and radial nerve distributions. No motor deficits noted in hand/wrist.
Treatment Protocol
Immobilization with coaptation splint or humeral brace applied. Pain managed with [analgesic regimen]. Orthopedic follow-up scheduled for repeat radiographic assessment to monitor alignment. Strict adherence to non-weight bearing status of the left upper extremity.