diagram and definition of fractures of upper limb

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Anatomical diagram of upper limb fractures showing: clavicle fracture at mid-shaft, proximal humerus fracture, supracondylar fracture of the humerus, Monteggia fracture (proximal ulna fracture with radial head dislocation), Galeazzi fracture (distal radius fracture with distal radioulnar joint dislocation), Colles fracture at distal radius with dorsal angulation (dinner fork deformity), Smith fracture at distal radius with volar angulation, scaphoid fracture at waist, and boxer's fracture at 5th metacarpal neck. Each fracture site labeled clearly on a clean anatomical skeleton of the upper limb.

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Fractures of the Upper Limb

Overview Diagram

Upper limb fracture sites - labeled anatomical diagram

1. Clavicle Fracture

Definition: Break in the clavicle (collar bone), most commonly at the junction of the middle and distal thirds.
Mechanism: Birth trauma (direct pressure from symphysis pubis), fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH), or direct trauma to the clavicle or acromion.
Key features:
  • Most frequent fracture in children; accounts for ~90% of obstetric fractures
  • Often associated with brachial plexus palsies
  • Palpable tenderness, swelling, and crepitus over clavicle
  • Risk of subclavian vessel injury, brachial plexus injury, and pneumothorax with displaced fractures
Imaging: AP radiograph is sufficient; cephalic tilt views (35-40°) or axial CT for medial fractures.
Treatment: Sling and swath for 4-6 weeks; surgical fixation for open fractures, neurovascular compromise, or displacement >2 cm.
  • ROSEN's Emergency Medicine, p. 3303; Miller's Review of Orthopaedics 9th Ed, p. 932

2. Proximal Humerus Fracture

Definition: Fracture at or near the surgical or anatomical neck of the humerus, commonly at the physis in children.
Mechanism: FOOSH, fall on the shoulder, or direct blow. In osteoporotic elderly patients, minimal force can cause this.
Key features:
  • 80-90% of humeral growth occurs at the proximal physis - high remodeling potential in children
  • Proximal fragment rotated into abduction and external rotation by rotator cuff
  • Distal fragment pulled into adduction and shortened by pectoralis major and deltoid
  • Salter-Harris (SH) I most common in children <5 years; SH II most common in children >12 years
Treatment: Non-operative in most children; surgical fixation for significantly displaced fractures.
  • Miller's Review of Orthopaedics 9th Ed, p. 932

3. Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus

Definition: Fracture of the distal humerus just above the condyles, most commonly in children aged 5-8 years.
Mechanism: Fall onto an extended arm (extension type - 95% of cases), forcing the distal fragment posteriorly. Flexion type (impact on flexed elbow) causes anterior displacement of the distal fragment.
Key features:
  • Most common fracture involving the elbow in children
  • Classified by the Gartland classification (I - undisplaced, II - partially displaced, III - fully displaced)
  • Anterior humeral line on lateral X-ray: should bisect the posterior two-thirds of the capitellum; if it misses, fracture is suspected
  • Baumann's angle (normally 70-75°): formed between the capitellar physis line and the humeral shaft axis
  • CRITOE mnemonic for elbow ossification centers: Capitellum, Radial head, Internal (medial) epicondyle, Trochlea, Olecranon, External (lateral) epicondyle
Critical complications:
  • Volkmann's ischaemic contracture - from missed compartment syndrome in the forearm (most feared)
  • Neurovascular injury: anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) most common nerve injured; brachial artery at risk
  • White pulseless hand = surgical emergency requiring immediate reduction
  • Pink pulseless hand = requires senior assessment; reduction and fixation first, then vascular exploration if pulse doesn't return
Treatment:
  • Undisplaced: collar and cuff or backslab for 3 weeks
  • Displaced: closed reduction; if periosteal hinge broken, percutaneous K-wire fixation + above-elbow cast
  • Bailey & Love's Surgery 28th Ed, p. 462; ROSEN's Emergency Medicine, p. 3304

4. Colles' Fracture

Definition: Transverse fracture of the distal radial metaphysis (within 2 cm of the articular surface) with dorsal displacement and angulation.
Mechanism: FOOSH with the wrist in extension. Classic injury of the elderly osteoporotic woman.
Classic sign: "Dinner fork deformity" - the dorsal displacement of the distal fragment creates a profile resembling an upturned dinner fork.
Colles' fracture PA and lateral X-ray views showing dorsal displacement and ulnar styloid fracture
PA view (A) shows radial shortening, intraarticular extension, and ulnar styloid fracture. Lateral view (B) shows dorsal displacement - the classic "dinner fork deformity." - ROSEN's Emergency Medicine
Key features:
  • Loss of normal volar tilt of the distal radial articular surface on lateral X-ray
  • May extend intra-articularly (radiocarpal or radioulnar joints)
  • Median nerve most commonly injured (carpal tunnel compression)
Treatment: ED reduction under hematoma block or Bier block; double sugar tong splint; surgical fixation if dorsal angulation >20°, intra-articular step-off, or comminution.
  • ROSEN's Emergency Medicine, p. 612

5. Smith's Fracture ("Reverse Colles'")

Definition: Distal radius fracture with volar (anterior) displacement and angulation - the opposite of Colles'.
Mechanism: Fall onto the back of a flexed wrist, or direct blow to the dorsum.
Sign: "Garden spade deformity" - the hand is displaced volarly.

6. Monteggia Fracture

Definition: Fracture of the proximal third of the ulna combined with anterior dislocation of the radial head.
Mechanism: Direct blow to the ulna, or FOOSH with forced pronation.
Key point: Any isolated ulna fracture should trigger an X-ray of the elbow to exclude radial head dislocation. If missed, it leads to chronic radial head dislocation and limited forearm rotation.
Bado classification:
TypeUlnar fractureRadial head dislocation
I (most common)Anterior angulationAnterior
IIPosterior angulationPosterior
IIILateral angulationLateral
IVAnyAny + radius fracture

7. Galeazzi Fracture

Definition: Fracture of the distal third of the radius combined with disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ).
Mechanism: FOOSH, or a direct blow to the wrist.
Key point: Opposite of Monteggia. Wrist X-ray always required with radius shaft fractures to exclude DRUJ injury.
Treatment: Almost always requires ORIF of the radius + stabilisation of the DRUJ.

8. Scaphoid Fracture

Definition: Fracture of the scaphoid bone, most commonly at the waist (70% of cases).
Mechanism: FOOSH with radial deviation.
Key features:
  • Anatomical snuff box tenderness is the classic clinical sign
  • May not be visible on initial X-rays - up to 20% missed on initial radiographs
  • Blood supply enters distally and is retrograde - a waist fracture interrupts supply to the proximal pole, risking avascular necrosis (AVN)
Protocol for suspected but X-ray-negative scaphoid fracture:
  1. Immobilise in a below-elbow cast
  2. Repeat examination at 10-14 days
  3. If still tender: MRI, bone scan, or CT for definitive diagnosis
Treatment:
  • Undisplaced: below-elbow cast (does NOT need to include the thumb as routine)
  • Displaced (>1 mm): ORIF with a headless compression screw
  • Complications: non-union, AVN, malunion, carpal instability
  • Bailey & Love's Surgery 28th Ed, p. 455

9. Boxer's Fracture

Definition: Fracture of the neck of the 5th metacarpal (occasionally 4th), with volar angulation of the distal fragment.
Mechanism: Punching a hard object with a clenched fist.
Key features:
  • Up to 40° of volar angulation may be accepted for the 5th metacarpal (less tolerance for index/middle)
  • Assess for "fight bite" - tooth puncture wound over the MCP joint requiring urgent surgical debridement

10. Salter-Harris Fractures (Physeal Fractures in Children)

These apply to any bone with a growth plate in growing children:
Salter-Harris Classification diagram I-V
Salter-Harris Classification Types I-V - ROSEN's Emergency Medicine
TypeDescriptionPrognosis
IThrough the physis onlyGood
IIPhysis + metaphysis (most common)Good
IIIPhysis + epiphysis (intra-articular)Fair
IVPhysis + metaphysis + epiphysisPoor
VCrush injury of the physisWorst - growth arrest
The mnemonic SALTR (Slip, Above, Lower, Through, Ram/crush) helps recall them.
  • ROSEN's Emergency Medicine, p. 3304

Quick Reference Summary Table

FractureBoneMechanismClassic SignKey Risk
ClavicleClavicle (mid-shaft)FOOSH / directPalpable stepBrachial plexus injury
Proximal humerusSurgical neckFOOSH / fallShoulder swellingAVN of humeral head
SupracondylarDistal humerusFOOSH (extension)Anterior humeral line shiftVolkmann's contracture
Colles'Distal radiusFOOSH (wrist extension)Dinner fork deformityMedian nerve compression
Smith'sDistal radiusFOOSH (wrist flexion)Garden spade deformityVolar neurovascular injury
MonteggiaProximal ulnaDirect / FOOSHRadial head dislocationPIN (posterior interosseous nerve) palsy
GaleazziDistal radius shaftDirect / FOOSHDRUJ disruptionChronic DRUJ instability
ScaphoidWaist of scaphoidFOOSHAnatomical snuff box tendernessAVN of proximal pole
Boxer's5th metacarpal neckPunchVolar angulationFight bite septic arthritis
Sources: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery 28th Ed; ROSEN's Emergency Medicine; Miller's Review of Orthopaedics 9th Ed; Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 15th Ed 2026.

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      bullet("Closed reduction; higher rate of instability than Colles' – often requires surgical fixation (volar locking plate)"),

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      // ── 6. MONTEGGIA ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("6. Monteggia Fracture"),
      label_value("Definition", "Fracture of the proximal third of the ulna combined with dislocation of the radial head."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Mechanism"),
      bullet("Direct blow to the ulna, or FOOSH with forced pronation"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Bado Classification"),
      montTable(),
      spacer(),
      h3("Key Points"),
      note("Any isolated ulna fracture: X-ray the ELBOW to exclude radial head dislocation."),
      bullet("Missed Monteggia → chronic radial head dislocation → limited forearm rotation and pain"),
      bullet("Nerve at risk: posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) – weakness of wrist/finger extension"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Treatment"),
      bullet("Adults: ORIF of ulna fracture; radial head usually reduces spontaneously"),
      bullet("Children: closed reduction often successful"),
      source_line("Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 15th Ed 2026"),

      spacer(),

      // ── 7. GALEAZZI ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("7. Galeazzi Fracture"),
      label_value("Definition", "Fracture of the distal third of the radius combined with disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Mechanism"),
      bullet("FOOSH, or direct blow to the wrist"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Key Points"),
      bullet("Mirror image of Monteggia – wrist X-ray mandatory with all radius shaft fractures"),
      bullet("Nerve at risk: superficial radial nerve"),
      note("Called the 'fracture of necessity' – almost always requires ORIF of the radius + DRUJ stabilisation."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Treatment"),
      bullet("ORIF of the radial fracture (plate fixation)"),
      bullet("Assess DRUJ stability after fixation; if unstable, K-wire across DRUJ in supination for 6 weeks"),

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      // ── 8. SCAPHOID ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("8. Scaphoid Fracture"),
      label_value("Definition", "Fracture of the scaphoid carpal bone, most commonly at the waist (70% of cases)."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Mechanism"),
      bullet("FOOSH with radial deviation"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Clinical Features"),
      bullet("Anatomical snuff box tenderness – classic and most sensitive clinical sign"),
      bullet("Up to 20% of fractures NOT visible on initial plain radiographs"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Blood Supply & AVN Risk"),
      body("The scaphoid blood supply enters distally and runs in a retrograde fashion. A displaced waist fracture interrupts the supply to the proximal pole, predisposing to avascular necrosis (AVN)."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Protocol for Suspected but X-ray-Negative Scaphoid Fracture"),
      bullet("Immobilise in a below-elbow cast"),
      bullet("Re-examine at 10–14 days; repeat scaphoid views"),
      bullet("If tenderness persists: MRI (gold standard), bone scan, or CT"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Treatment"),
      bullet("Undisplaced: below-elbow cast (thumb immobilisation NOT routinely required)"),
      bullet("Displaced (>1 mm): ORIF with headless compression screw"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Complications"),
      bullet("Non-union"), bullet("Avascular necrosis (AVN)"), bullet("Malunion"), bullet("Carpal instability"),
      source_line("Bailey & Love's Surgery 28th Ed, p. 455"),

      spacer(),

      // ── 9. BOXER'S ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("9. Boxer's Fracture"),
      label_value("Definition", "Fracture of the neck of the 5th metacarpal (occasionally 4th) with volar angulation of the distal fragment."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Mechanism"),
      bullet("Punching a hard object with a clenched fist"),
      spacer(),
      h3("Clinical Features"),
      bullet("Volar angulation and shortening of the 5th metacarpal"),
      bullet("Up to 40° volar angulation accepted for 5th metacarpal (less for index/middle)"),
      note("Assess for 'fight bite' – tooth puncture over MCP joint requiring urgent surgical debridement for septic arthritis."),
      spacer(),
      h3("Treatment"),
      bullet("Buddy taping + ulnar gutter splint for 3–4 weeks"),
      bullet("Surgical fixation if angulation >40°, rotational deformity, or open wound"),

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      // ── 10. SALTER-HARRIS ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("10. Salter-Harris Fractures (Paediatric Physeal Injuries)"),
      body("Applies to any bone with a growth plate in skeletally immature patients. Classified by the Salter-Harris (SH) system based on the relationship of the fracture line to the physis, metaphysis, and epiphysis."),
      spacer(),
      shTable(),
      spacer(),
      body("Mnemonic: SALTR – Slip (I), Above metaphysis (II), Lower epiphysis (III), Through (IV), Ram/crush (V)."),
      note("Types III, IV, and V are intra-articular or crush injuries with risk of premature growth plate closure and leg length discrepancy."),
      source_line("ROSEN's Emergency Medicine, p. 3304"),

      new Paragraph({ children: [new PageBreak()] }),

      // ── QUICK REFERENCE TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────────────
      h1("Quick Reference Summary"),
      summaryTable(),
      spacer(),
      source_line("Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery 28e · ROSEN's Emergency Medicine · Miller's Review of Orthopaedics 9e · Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 15e 2026"),
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Upper Limb Fractures

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What's inside the document:
  • Title page with full title and source credits
  • Header and footer with page numbers on every page
  • 10 dedicated sections, each with colour-coded headings (dark blue H1, mid-blue H2):
    1. Clavicle Fracture
    2. Proximal Humerus Fracture
    3. Supracondylar Fracture (including Gartland classification table)
    4. Colles' Fracture
    5. Smith's Fracture
    6. Monteggia Fracture (including Bado classification table)
    7. Galeazzi Fracture
    8. Scaphoid Fracture
    9. Boxer's Fracture
    10. Salter-Harris Physeal Fractures (classification table)
  • Quick Reference Summary Table at the end covering all fractures with mechanism, classic sign, and key risk
  • Red warning callouts for critical clinical alerts (Volkmann's contracture, pulseless hand, fight bite, etc.)
  • Source citations in italics throughout
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