Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe anatomic considerations with respect to the diagnosis and management of proximal humerus fractures in children.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pediatric proximal humerus fractures, including the incidence, mechanism of injury, and commonly used classification systems.
3. Identify studies helpful in confirming a diagnosis of a pediatric proximal humerus fracture and guiding treatment decision making.
4. Review appropriate nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for the management of pediatric proximal humerus fractures.
5. Summarize currently acceptable criteria with regard to the degree of fracture angulation and displacement in the nonsurgical management of pediatric proximal humerus fractures.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA category 1 Credits