Title of article
Atraumatic Fractures of the Humerus Associated With Throwing Whilst Playing Dodgeball: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Author/Authors
Gia An، Vincent Vinh نويسنده Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia , , Suzuki، Arnold نويسنده Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia , , Trantalis، John نويسنده Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia , , Sher، Doron نويسنده Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2017
Pages
5
From page
1
To page
5
Abstract
Five patients presented to the emergency department of a tertiary referral teaching hospital with atraumatic fractures of their humerus sustained during a recreational dodgeball tournament. The patients were young healthy individuals that described the fracture occurring during the act of throwing. The causes leading to fracture of the humerus during the act of a throw are discussed and the management strategies utilized.
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Record number
2399769
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