title: Sports-related spontaneous fractures of the humerus.
abstract: An example of a spontaneous spiral fracture of the humerus in a healthy softball player is presented. This rare injury is discussed, addressing the mechanisms of injury, the treatment, and the types of sports in which this type of fracture has been reported to occur.
authors: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
authors: J V
authors: JV
authors: Marymont
authors: K J
authors: KJ
authors: Coupe
authors: T O
authors: TO
authors: Clanton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D001484:Baseball; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography