Humeral fractures in 'arm wrestlers'.
We report three cases of fractures of the shaft of the humerus occurring during arm wrestling contests, which have now become a common pub--and even professional--sport. We then review all the literature on the subject. This is an unusual injury occurring in arm wrestling, but does occur and it should be remembered that radiological assessment is vital if this injury is not to be missed and the injury mismanaged.
Owen
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Department of Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014952:Wrestling / Q000293:injuries*