A humerus fracture is the medical name for breaking the bone in your upper arm (your humerus). Humerus fractures are usually caused by traumas like car accidents or falls. Advertisement

What is a humerus fracture? The humerus — also known as the upper arm bone — is a long bone that runs from the shoulder and scapula (shoulder blade) to the elbow. Fractures of the humerus are classified in one of two ways: proximal humerus fracture or humerus shaft fracture.

2025年1月15日 · Proximal humerus fractures are common fractures often seen in older patients with osteoporotic bone following a ground-level fall on an outstretched arm. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the shoulder.

2024年12月23日 · Humeral shaft fractures are common fractures of the diaphysis of the humerus, which may be associated with radial nerve injury. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the humerus. Treatment can be nonoperative or operative depending on location of fracture, fracture morphology, and association with other ipsilateral injuries.

2024年11月5日 · A humerus fracture is a break somewhere along the upper arm bone. Here we look at the common causes, symptoms and treatment options for humeral shaft fractures.

2018年5月24日 · A humerus fracture is a break in the large bone of your upper arm. There are several types of humerus fractures, depending on the location of the break.

2024年5月16日 · A proximal humerus fracture is when the top part of the upper arm is broken. In most cases these fractures can be treated without surgery. Here we look at the typical causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery process for upper arm fractures

2023年7月4日 · Distal humerus fractures comprise the supracondylar fractures, single condyle fractures, bi-column fractures and coronal shear fractures. Treatment options include open reduction and internal fixation, closed reduction and percutaneous pinning, and intramedullary nailing or bracing.

Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common injury often seen in older patients and one of the true osteoporotic fractures. Proximal humerus fracture (PHF) includes all fractures to the anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tuberosity (GT), or lesser tuberosity, either isolated or …

2024年6月11日 · Proximal humeral fractures usually result from a fall on an outstretched arm. Indirect forces transmitted through the proximal humerus and shoulder cause most fractures. These forces may be compressive, tension, torsion or bending.