Hamerus

Hamerus

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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