Fractures of the humerus during arm wrestling

Abstract

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.