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Humeral fracture
Humeral fracture
Disease overview
A humeral fracture, also known as an "upper arm fracture," generally refers to a fracture of the humerus from below the surgical neck to 2-3 cm above the medial and lateral epicondyles.
It is common i...
Detailed description
A humeral fracture, also known as an "upper arm fracture," generally refers to a fracture of the humerus from below the surgical neck to 2-3 cm above the medial and lateral epicondyles.
It is common in adolescents and can manifest as swelling, pain, deformity, abnormal mobility, and crepitus.
Disease information
Disease name
Humeral fracture
English name
Humeral fracture
Category
Orthopedics
Subcategory
Orthopedics
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Orthopedics
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