Non-Traumatic Humerus Fracture Treated with Internal Fixation: A Case Report
Vol 05 Issue 1 | January 2024 | page: 21-23 | Manmatha Nayak, Nirmal Chandra Mohapatra, Rajesh Rana
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/ojot.2024.v05i01.053
Received 17/07/2023; Reviewed 12/08/2023; Accepted 26/11/2023; Published 10/01/2024
Authors: Manmatha Nayak [1], Nirmal Chandra Mohapatra [1], Rajesh Rana [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Manmatha Nayak
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
Email: manmatha0002@gmail.com
Abstract
Non-traumatic humerus fractures, particularly those occurring spontaneously in the mid to distal third of the humeral diaphysis, are rare and often associated with throwing motions. This case report describes a 22-year-old male who presented with a painful swelling and deformity in the arm following a cricket ball throw. Radiographic examination revealed a spiral fracture at the middle and distal third junction of the humerus. The patient underwent internal fixation using a posterior triceps splitting approach, resulting in excellent outcomes with no malunion or cosmetic deformity. This report highlights the importance of internal fixation in managing non-traumatic humerus fractures to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic results.
Keywords: Non-traumatic humerus fracture, Internal fixation, Spiral fracture, Throwing motion
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| How to Cite this Article: Nayak N, Mohapatra NC, Rana R Non-Traumatic | Humerus Fracture Treated with Internal Fixation: A Case Report | The Odisha Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma | January 2024; 05;01: 21-23 | https://doi.org/10.13107/ojot.2024.v05i01.053 |
