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Proximal Humerus Fracture: An Uncommon Manifestation Following Domestic Electrical Shock
Parimal Chouhan1, Arijit Datta1, Darshan Galoria1
1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, Gujarat, India.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|April 13, 2026
Summary
A rare case of proximal humerus fracture occurred in an elderly woman after a domestic low-voltage electrical shock. This highlights bone fracture as an unusual outcome of electrocution due to violent muscle contractions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Forensic Medicine
- Electrical Injury Research
Background:
- Electrical injuries can result from various factors like current, flow duration, and exposure.
- Bone fractures are uncommon consequences of electrocution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of proximal humerus fracture following a domestic electrical shock.
- To emphasize the potential for fractures due to muscular contractions during electrocution.
Main Methods:
- Case report of an elderly woman with an electrical injury.
- Physical examination and radiological imaging (X-rays, CT scans) were performed.
- Surgical intervention and patient follow-up.
Main Results:
- An electrical entry wound on the left palm and a proximal humerus fracture were identified.
- The patient underwent successful surgery and was discharged without complications.
- The fracture was attributed to violent muscular contractions from the electrical shock.
Conclusions:
- Bone fracture is a rare but possible manifestation of electrocution, even from low-voltage domestic sources.
- Meticulous physical examination and radiological imaging are crucial for diagnosing such injuries.
- Findings can aid in the forensic assessment of electrical injury mechanisms.
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