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Spiral Fracture of the Humerus Caused by Arm Wrestling

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A case of a displaced spiral fracture of the distal third of the humerus is reported which had occurred during arm wrestling and was treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The possible mechanism of injury and the question of medicolegal responsibility are discussed.

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  1. University Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia, , , , , , SI

    Uroš Ahčan

  2. University Department of Trauma, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia, , , , , , SI

    Andrej Aleš & Jože Završnik

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Received: July 19, 2000; accepted: September 28, 2000.

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Ahčan, U., Aleš, A. & Završnik, J. Spiral Fracture of the Humerus Caused by Arm Wrestling. Eur J Trauma 26, 308–311 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00002456

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