How do you treat a midshaft humerus fracture?
Treatments. Most mid-shaft humerus fractures are minimally displaced and can be treated with conservative approaches such as the use of a sling to immobilize your arm for about a week and afterward a fracture brace is fitted to your arm.
What part of the humerus is most commonly fractured?
The most frequently fractured site of the humerus especially in elderly is the surgical neck which is an area of constriction distal to the tuberosities.
What is a condylar fracture?
A condylar fracture is a repetitive strain injury that results in a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock due to large loads transmitted during high-speed exercise.
Does distal humerus fracture need surgery?
Surgical Treatment. Surgery is usually required for distal humerus fractures in which: The bones have moved out of place (displaced fracture) Pieces of bone have punctured the skin (open fracture)
Can a fractured humerus heal on its own?
Most humerus fractures eventually heal without causing any long-term health problems. For the smoothest recovery process, see your doctor as soon as you notice symptoms of a fracture.
How long do you have to wear a sling with a broken humerus?
One should wear the sling for a minimum of 3 weeks, and a maximum of 6 weeks. Your doctor will determine this. Between 3 to 6 weeks you may trial not wearing the sling- if you are comfortable then you may keep the sling off. If you are getting a lot of pain then you should keep wearing the sling.
Is the pediatric T-condylar humerus fracture A supracondylar fracture?
Background: The pediatric T-condylar humerus fracture is different from its adult counterpart, and its rarity makes general consensus for treatment algorithms difficult to define. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons tend to think of this fracture as a supracondylar humerus fracture with intra-articular extension.
What causes T condylar distal humerus fracture?
T-Condylar Distal Humerus Fractures. It has been suggested that contraction of the forearm flexor and extensor muscles may play a role in the displacement pattern of this fracture. Because of their origins on the epicondyles, they accentuate both the separation in the coronal plane and the forward displacement in the sagittal plane.
What are the treatment options for T-condylar distal humerus fractures?
The majority of T-condylar distal humerus fractures are best treated with some form of open reduction and internal fixation. However, there is a narrow range of fractures that are indicated for management of these injuries with closed reduction and casting.
What are the clinical outcomes of T-condylar distal humerus fractures?
Common clinical outcomes recorded in T-condylar distal humerus fractures include, time to union, range of motion, and elbow strength as measured through Cybex testing.