Hamerus is a long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
It has a rounded head narrow neck, two tubercles, the body, shaft and lower end.
Any hard blow or injury to your arm can result in a humerus fracture.
High impact collision, Such as a car accident or football tackle can cause distal humerus fracture.
Types
Proximal
Mid-shaft
Distal
Treatment
Conservative
Patient given arm sling & above elbow high slab
Plating
Most of humerus fracture treated with open reduction & internal fixation using locking plate.
External Fixation
In open around injury external fixation done for temporary managment.
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