Case: Upper limb radiograph #9587979
Upper limb Beginner
Read this radiograph systematically before revealing the answer. What is the main abnormality?
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Answer: Humeral shaft fracture
What to look for in humeral shaft fracture
- A fracture line through the diaphysis of the humerus, often transverse or spiral.
- Describe displacement, angulation and shortening.
- Clinically, check radial nerve function (wrist drop).
Description by the image author (may be in another language): X-ray of a right humerus bone including elbow joint and a portion of the shoulder joint. It shows a badly displaced fracture of the humerus. It was broken on 6 Aug 2007 during an arm wrestling match.
Educational case. The diagnosis comes from the image's documented source; the "what to look for" list describes the condition in general and is not a report of this individual image.
