Ball Throwers Fracture of the humerus (Visit this link)
Ball-Thrower's Fracture of the Humerus These radiographs reveal a mildly displaced, comminuted spiral fracture at the distal diaphysis of the left humerus with an associated butterfly fragment. The patient, a healthy recreational athlete with no prior arm pains, described making an off-balanced but forceful throw that was accompanied by a loud snapping noise. Michael N. Colapinto, Emil H. Schemitsch and Louis Wu CMAJ • July 4, 2006; 175 (1).
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