A humerus fracture, which is a complete or partial breakage of the upper arm bone ... Because of this, after surgery the patient will likely have to remain in a splint to reduce any strain on the ...

They often occur when someone falls on an outstretched arm with the elbow locked. Elbow fractures can be treated with nonsurgical or surgical treatment options, depending on the severity of the ...

Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm ...

Pediatric elbow fractures, though common, pose unique challenges in the field of orthopedics. The management demands specialized care to guarantee optimal outcomes while mitigating long-term ...

The elbow is one of the most inherently stable articulations. Treatment of elbow dislocation without associated fracture consists of reduction and early mobilization. Dislocation of the elbow with ...

Treatment for forearm fractures is almost always operative ... Monteggia fracture: Most often a fracture in the ulna and the top (head) of the radius is dislocated at the elbow joint. A stable, simple ...

Wrist fractures are a common injury in young athletes that often occur after a fall onto an outstretched arm. The initial treatment of a wrist fracture needs to be assessed and treated by a physician ...

An 11-year-old boy presented to the emergency department after a fall from height, with pain and swelling to the lateral side of his left elbow. Radiographs established a fracture of the lateral ...

The radius and ulna in the forearm run parallel, connecting your elbow to your wrist ... depends on the type and severity of the fracture. The goal of treatment is to put the fractured ends ...

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has achieved a medical milestone by successfully performing a pioneering procedure to fully restore the elbow function of a ...

An 81-year-old man with a left shoulder hemiarthroplasty performed 12 years prior fell while gardening and sustained a left periprosthetic humeral shaft fracture. His medical history included coronary ...