Missed intrathoracically displaced humeral head in proximal humerus fracture dislocation: A case report

Diagnostic accuracy hinges on clinical presentation and detailed imaging locating fragments of the fractured head. Interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with thoracic and trauma surgeons, is crucial for early diagnosis and timely recovery. The possibility of intrathoracic dislodged head should not be ruled out in proximal humeral fractures irrespective of pulmonary complaints or velocity of trauma.