Indications, results using arthroplasty or ORIF for distal humerus fractures differ Postop complications with these techniques may include stiffness, hardware failure or nerve paresis.

These radiographs reveal a mildly displaced, comminuted spiral fracture at the distal diaphysis of the left humerus with an associated butterfly fragment (Fig. 1). The patient, a healthy recreational ...

A fracture of the normal humerus in a healthy young adult most commonly results from significant direct trauma. Throwing sports have become increasingly popular outside of North America and bring with ...

A distal radius fracture is one of the most common bone injuries. Learn what to expect for treatment and recovery.

A 40-year-old woman who was obese with osteogenesis imperfecta was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision and was brought to the ED after being intubated on the scene for Glasgow Coma ...

Patients with proximal humerus fractures have substantially higher mortality rates than their matched control individuals from the general population over a 2-year period.