What is a Transcondylar humeral fracture?
Transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus of the adults are extra-articular fractures in which the single transverse fracture line is usually located at the level of the condyle or below. The fracture pattern is unique, and this type of fracture occurs only in about 9% of the distal humeral fractures.
What is a Ty fracture?
A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus), one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint. A fracture in this area can be very painful and make elbow motion difficult or impossible.
What is distal humerus?
The “distal humerus” is the lower end of the humerus (upper arm bone). (Right) The major nerves and ligaments of the elbow are highlighted. A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus), one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint.
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.
Do all humerus fractures require surgery?
Most fractures of the proximal humerus can be treated without surgery if the bone fragments are not shifted out of position (displaced). If the fragments are shifted out of position, surgery is often performed to allow earlier mobility.
What part of the humerus most commonly breaks?
The most common location of proximal fractures is at the surgical neck of the humerus. Incidence of proximal fractures increases with age, with about 75% of cases occurring among people over the age of 60.
When does a humerus fracture require surgery?
How painful is a humerus fracture?
A broken upper arm (fractured humerus) can be extremely painful, so much so that you may feel sick, dizzy or faint. Other symptoms of a broken upper arm are: You will be unable to use your arm. Your elbow or upper arm may be swollen.