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What are the causes of humerus fractures? What are its symptoms and treatment methods?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The humerus is the bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder and elbow. What are the causes of humerus fractures? What are its symptoms? How can it be diagnosed and treated?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes of humerus fractures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Proximal humerus fractures most often occur in older people with osteoporosis when they fall on an outstretched arm, and can also occur as a result of:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Car accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Being exposed to fire.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Violent muscle contractions resulting from electric shocks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following risk factors increase the chances of developing a humerus fracture:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Osteoporosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Poor eyesight and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of humerus fractures include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fracture of the proximal humerus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fracture of the middle humerus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fracture of the distal humerus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Symptoms of humerus fractures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The most important symptoms that indicate a humerus fracture include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling constant pain that increases with movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Swelling of the fracture area.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The appearance of bruises, and the skin color changes to blue.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hear a cracking sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Loss of sensation in the arm if the fracture affects the surrounding nerves.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A decreased pulse in the wrist, which occurs if the fracture affects blood flow in the surrounding blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Short arm length and deformity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diagnosis of humerus fractures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Humerus fractures are diagnosed using X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to determine the type and degree of fracture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Treatment of humerus fractures<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fracture can be treated after reduction with a splint and the use of an arm holder, in addition to taking some analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications. Some types of fracture may require surgical intervention in order to reduce and stabilize the fracture.<\/span>
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