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== Shoulder Fracture == ...he shoulder joint includes the [[clavicle]] (collarbone), the [[scapula]] (shoulder blade), and the [[humerus]] (upper arm bone).

...upper part of the [[humerus]] (the long bone in the upper arm) near the [[shoulder]]. ...of the humerus that is nearest to the body. "Humerus" is a Latin word for 'shoulder'. "Fracture" comes from the Latin 'fractura' meaning 'a break'.

...rior end of the spine of the scapula and makes up the highest point of the shoulder. ...g "shoulder". Thus, the term literally translates to "highest point of the shoulder".

...əs/ 'fræk.tʃər) is a break in the [[humerus]] bone, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow. ...m "Humerus" is derived from the Latin word 'umerus' which means upper arm, shoulder, and the word "Fracture" comes from the Latin 'frangere', meaning 'to break

...njury that occurs when the [[clavicle]] or collarbone, located between the shoulder blade and the breastbone (sternum), breaks. ...d by a direct blow to the shoulder. This can happen during a fall onto the shoulder or a car collision. A fall onto an outstretched arm can also cause a clavic

...r blade. The scapula is a flat, triangular bone located at the back of the shoulder. ...falls from height. They can also occur as a result of direct blows to the shoulder or from twisting forces.

...the [[axillary nerve]], leading to a loss of movement or sensation in the shoulder area. * Numbness or decreased sensation in the shoulder area

=== Types of Arm Fractures === There are several types of arm fractures, including:

...dic surgery]] and made significant contributions to the understanding of [[fractures]] and [[dislocations]]. ...e is a radiographic sign used to identify a posterior dislocation of the [[shoulder]]. It is a line drawn along the anterior surface of the [[glenoid]] which s

...pedic splint]] used to immobilize a range of joints, including the hip and shoulder. The term "spica" is derived from the Latin word "spicum", referring to a s The Spica splint is commonly used in the treatment of [[fractures]], [[dislocations]], and after surgical procedures to immobilize the affect

...ved from the Latin words "distalis" meaning "farthest", "humerus" meaning "shoulder", and the Latinised Greek word "fractura" meaning "a breach, break". ...eces remain aligned, can often be treated with a cast or splint. Displaced fractures, where the bone pieces have moved out of alignment, may require surgery to

...nd of the radius bone that is closest to the elbow. It is a common site of fractures, especially in falls on an outstretched hand. * [[Brachial]]: Pertaining to the arm, specifically the upper arm from shoulder to elbow.

...the knee), the thighbone (near the knee), or the upper arm bone (near the shoulder). * Unexplained fractures

...ey can be used to treat conditions such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. ...used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and shoulder instability.

* [[Arm]] - The part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow. ...a of the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.

..., injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned ...s and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.