[Spiral fracture of the humerus during arm wrestling].

Comminuted fracture with butterfly fragment of the humerus sustained during arm wrestling

Arm wrestling is a popular activity enjoyed by men and women of all ages. Although uncommon, several cases of arm wrestling injuries have been reported in the medical literature. Fractures of the humerus sustained during arm wrestling are rare clinical entities that can be confused with pathologic fractures. A butterfly fragment subtype of comminuted humeral fracture is an even more exceptional...

Fracture of the upper arm during Indian wrestling.

Radiological and biomechanical analysis of humeral fractures occurring during arm wrestling

BACKGROUND Arm wrestling has recently become one of the most popular sports among young people, mainly due to its simplicity and spectacularity. Yet, unfortunately it is also injury prone. The aim of the study was to perform a biomechanical analysis of the forces which act during arm wrestling, as well as to explain the mechanism of the occurrence of humeral fractures of a similar topology as o...

Spiral-medial butterfly fractures (AO-12-B1) in distal diaphysis of humerus with rotational forces: preliminary results of open reduction and plate-screw fixation.

OBJECTIVE Humerus shaft fractures are frequent injuries in orthopedic practice and generally occurs with direct and indirect traumas. While the most of these fractures can be managed with conservative methods, in some situations surgery is needed. The aim of this study is to define a different mechanism and treatment result of  humerus spiral fractures with medial butterfly fragment (AO-12-B1)....

مقایسه دو روش درمانی جااندازی بسته و پین گذاری و جااندازی باز درشکستگی سوپراکندیلار نوع III استخوان بازو در کودکان زیر ده سال

Background : Supracondylar fractures of the humerus comprise the most common fracture in children. Two-thirds of children, who are hospitalized due to arm injury, are infected by Supracondylar fractures. The aim of this research is to investigate two treatment methods, "close reduction and external fixation with pin" and "open reduction and internal reduction in Supracondylar fractures. Materi...