Humerus shaft fracture in middle 1/3rd – Clinical features, Mechanism, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications

This is the most common type of humerus shaft fracture.

1. Clinical features :

1. Swelling around the fracture.
2. Pain in normal condition, increase during any movement.
3. Deformity.

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2. Mechanism :

1. Road traffic accidents.
2. Falling on sharp objects.
3. Physical assault.

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3. Diagnosis :

1. X-Ray – To see the severity and type of the fracture.
2. CT Scan – If the X-Ray is not clear.
3. MRI – To see any vascular damage.

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4. Treatment :

A. Non-Operative methods :

1. U-slab.
2. Hanging cast.
3. Chest-arm bandage.

B. Operative methods :

1. ORIF(Open reduction and Internal fixation).
2. Dynamic compression plate and screws.
3. Intramedullary nail.
4. Contaminated open or infected fracture are corrected by external fixator.

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5. Complications :

1. Malunion and Nonunion.
2. Nerve injury.
3. Vascular injury.

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