Distal humerus fractures caused during amateur arm wrestling-a case report and literature review

Authors

  • Ali A. Burhani Department of Orthopaedics, GMC Kota, Kota, Rajasthan, India
  • Shreyas B. L. Department of Orthopaedics, GMC Kota, Kota, Rajasthan, India
  • Akash Bansal Department of Orthopaedics, GMC Kota, Kota, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20252665

Keywords:

Arm wrestling, Case report, Distal humerus fractures

Abstract

Arm wrestling is a popular game played worldwide due to its basic nature and though many sports injuries can be associated with arm wrestling, humeral shaft fractures are the most common in adults. These injuries are more common in amateur arm wrestlers due to improper technique and lack of experience. This generates an axial torque on the humerus with shoulder stabilized and elbow fixed in flexion, which can lead to humeral fractures. We present such a case of 21-year-old young man presenting to our department of orthopaedics, GMC Kota with complaints of pain, swelling and deformity in right arm following an arm-wrestling match. We planned for operative intervention by open reduction and internal fixation with locking compression plate (LCP) based on the patient's choice and preference after explaining consent and all treatment modalities. Good union and post op recovery was achieved.

 

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2025-08-25

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Burhani, A. A., L., S. B., & Bansal, A. (2025). Distal humerus fractures caused during amateur arm wrestling-a case report and literature review . International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics, 11(5), 1288–1291. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20252665