Fractures of the humerus during arm wrestling

Marko Ž. Bumbaširević; Aleksandar R. Lešić; Sladjana Z. Andjelković; Tomislav D. Palibrk; Suzana M. Milutinović

doi:10.2298/3614

Marko Ž. Bumbaširević Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Aleksandar R. Lešić Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Sladjana Z. Andjelković Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia; †Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Tomislav D. Palibrk Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
Suzana M. Milutinović Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/3614

Keywords: humeral fractures, athletic injuries, orthopedic procedures, treatment outcome,

Abstract

Background/Aim. Humeral shaft fractures may occur as a result of arm wrestling. The aim of this study was to present our treatment of humerus fracture sustained during arm wrestling. Methods. A total of six patients, aged 22 to 48, were treated at our department form January 2008 to January 2010 with open reduction and internal fixation and with hanging arm casts. A review of all the relevant literature on the subject was also presented. Results. In all the cases, the fractures healed and function returned to normal. No patient had any neural or vascular compromise. Conclusion. Closed and operative treatments were equally successful in all reported cases.

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