Trainers' Page Humerus (upper arm bone) fractures are not common in athletics. Humerus fractures account for approximately 3% of all fractures. Due to the low incidence rate of humerus fractures, Athletic Trainers may not see more than one in their professional career. Treatment of a humerus fracture begins with a visit to...

Online reference of proximal humerus fractures including fracture dislocations, fractures of the tuberosity and metaphyseal fractures (fractured neck of humerus)

Clevelnad Clinic Patient Information Every fracture carries the risk of failing to heal and resulting in a nonunion. While nonunions can occur in any bone, they are most common in the tibia, humerus, talus, and fifth metatarsal bone. Several factors contribute to a non-union. If the bone ends that... Expert

AAOS Annual Meeting Abstract 2004 Logic and Clinical Application of Intramedullary Blocking Screws Scientific Exhibitor Number: SE058 Hans-Werner Stedtfeld, MD, Nurnberg, Germany Peter Landgraf, MD, Nurembeg, Germany Mr. Andreas Ewert, Rostock, D Germany Thomas W F Mittlmeier, MD, Rostock, Germany Following intramedullary fixation of metaphyseal long bone fractures high rates of...