Teenager’s Fracture in Arm Wrestling

Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Oct-Dec 2017 | Page 26-27 | Shantanu S Deshpande


Authers: Shantanu S Deshpande [1]

[1] Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, India

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Shantanu Deshpande.
Consultant Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune.
Bharti Medical College.
Email: desh75@googlemail.com


Abstract

A unique fracture pattern of distal humerus can be seen only in teenagers involved in arm wrestling sports. Presenting herewith a 16 year old right handed boy who was involved in arm wrestling. He had delayed presentation to fracture clinic. When treated with conservative management resulted in good function. The injury is presented here for its rarity and peculiarity.
Keywords: Humerus, Arm Wrestling, Teenager.


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How to Cite this article: Deshpande SS.Teenager’s Fracture in Arm Wrestling . Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Oct-Dec 2017;12(4):26-27..

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