Delayed presentation of axillary artery injuries after displaced proximal humeral fractures are rare. We present a report on an 88 year old female who developed a pseudoanersym of the axillary artery 3 weeks after a proximal humeral fracture and a novel approach to the management of this potentially limb and life threatening complication.
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