Humeral Shaft Fracture Sustained During Arm Wrestling with Review of Factors Contributing to its Causation
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2111.003
- Author:
Pande KC
1
,
2
;
Nishat NMH
3
;
Afzal SML
3
;
Ishak L
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam&
2. PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
3. Department of Orthopaedics, Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
arm wrestling, humeral fracture, biomechanics, electromyography
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2021;15(No.3):15-20
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Humeral shaft fractures are the most common
injury sustained in arm wrestling, and its various
biomechanical, anatomical, kinematic and
electromyographic aspects have been studied and reported.
We present a series of six cases of humeral shaft fractures in
the arm wrestlers and a review of basic science studies to
determine the factors contributing to their causation.
Materials and methods: Six humeral shaft fractures
associated with arm wrestling were treated between
December 2018 and January 2020. The medical records and
radiographs were retrospectively reviewed. In addition, the
characteristics of the patients, their opponents, and the
fractures were noted in a pre-designed data sheet.
Results: There were six men with an average age of 27.5
years (SD ± 8.9). All were amateurs who were occasional
arm wrestlers. Three fractures each were sustained in the
sitting and standing position, four in the losing phase, one in
the winning phase, and one in the stalling phase. The
dominant side humerus was involved in all but one case. The
fracture types were 12-A1 (n=4); 12-B1 (n=1); 12-A2
(n=1). Three fractures were treated by open reduction and
internal fixation, while three were treated conservatively
with satisfactory healing.
Conclusion: Humeral shaft fractures in arm wrestling are
common in amateurs. There is no association of the fracture
with the position of the players or the phase of the match.
However, arm wrestlers should be aware of this complication
and should receive proper guidance to reduce the risk of
humeral shaft fractures.
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