Breakage of the middle part of the upper arm bone.
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Mid Humeral Fracture
The humerus is the bone of the arm. A mid humeral fracture can occur anywhere in the shaft (central part) of the bone. Treatment may include a splint, traction, or surgery.
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The arm bone is the humerus. Mid-humeral fractures are breaks in the middle of this bone, between the shoulder and elbow joints. They are classified as Type A (simple fracture), Type B (the broken bone forms a wedge), or Type C (broken into many pieces). Causes include a direct blow or bending force, falling on an outstretched arm, or violent muscle contraction.
Symptoms are considerable pain, swelling, and an apparent shortening of the arm with significant bone displacement. Diagnosis is made through X-ray and ultrasound imaging. Most mid-humeral fractures can be treated without surgery with a hanging arm cast, a coaptation splint, or a functional brace.