Atraumatic Fractures of the Humerus Associated With Throwing Whilst Playing Dodgeball: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Introduction<br /> Five patients presented to the emergency department of a tertiary referral teaching hospital with atraumatic fractures of their humerus sustained during a recreational dodgeball tournament.<br /> <br /> <br /> Case Presentation<br /> The patients were young healthy individuals that described the fracture occurring during the act of throwing.<br /> <br /> <br /> Conclusions<br /> The causes leading to fracture of the humerus during the act of a throw are discussed and the management strategies utilized.