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ArticleCureus2023

Conservative Management of a Distal Humerus Spiral Fracture Sustained During Arm Wrestling: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Basil Jalamneh, Hamza Salim, Leen Sabbooba, Ameed Taher, Nadeem Khayyat, Mohammad M Jaber, Mazen Abdalla

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Basil JalamnehFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Hamza SalimFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Leen SabboobaGeneral Practice, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Ramallah, PSE.
Ameed TaherRadiology, Jenin Government Hospital, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Jenin, PSE.
Nadeem KhayyatFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Mohammad M JaberFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Mazen AbdallaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Arm wrestling is a popular recreational activity that involves intense and repetitive muscular contractions of the upper extremity. Arm wrestling can result in various musculoskeletal injuries, including bone fractures. Humeral shaft fractures, particularly spiral fractures, are the most common fractures resulting from arm wrestling. Here, we present a case of a 25-year-old male patient who sustained a distal humerus spiral fracture during an arm-wrestling competition. The patient was managed conservatively with external reduction, cast stabilization, and physiotherapy with good outcomes. Despite initial angulation and rotation, the fracture healed well, and the patient regained full function of his arm within eight weeks. This case highlights the biomechanical aspects and risk factors of this type of fracture during arm wrestling and the value of protective measures such as proper technique, training, and protective equipment. It also highlights the potential for conservative management in such cases.

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arm wrestlingbiomechanicalcast stabilizationconservative managementexternal reductionhumerus fracturespiral fracture

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PMID37637626
PMCPMC10450250

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