The humerus is the long bone of your upper arm. It extends from your shoulder to your elbow, where it joins with the ulna and radius bones of your forearm. A humerus fracture refers to any break in ...

Distal humerus fractures represent a small but complex subset of adult elbow injuries, often involving intra-articular comminution that challenges restoration of anatomy and joint function. Modern ...

The humerus bone is located in the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder. It’s the longest bone in the arm, and supports movement in the arm and shoulder. Keep reading to learn more about your ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 40-year-old woman who was obese with osteogenesis imperfecta was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle ...

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 ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

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 ...

NEO – Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Research Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil Rogerio Teixeira Silva, NEO - Sports Medicine Research Center, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ...