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Fractures of the humerus during arm wrestling
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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