Los Angeles Humerus Fracture Lawyer

The long bone in the upper arm is called the humerus. There are three types of humerus fractures: (1) Proximal humerus fractures occur near the shoulder joint, which may also involve injuries to the tendons and rotator cuff; (2) mid-shaft humerus fractures, which occur away from the should or the elbow joint; and (3) distal humerus fractures, which occur near the elbow join, and almost always require surgery. Humerus fractures most commonly occur as a result of a fall or a high impact automobile collision.

Treatment

While most humerus fractures occur without the need for surgery, some do require surgery. Surgery may be required when the bone fragments are far out of position. Fractures which are closer to the shoulder and elbow joints, especially fractures that extend into the joint, are more likely to require surgery. One of the commonly associated problems with humerus fractures is injury to the radial nerve. The radial nerve is one of the major nerves of the upper extremity. This nerve travels from the spinal cord, wraps around the humerus bone, and travels all the way down to the hand. When the humerus is injured, this nerve is often damaged. If the radial nerve is injured, one may notice abnormal sensation over the back of the hand, and weakness of some of the muscles of the hand and wrist.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile or fall accident and sustained a humerus fracture as a result of this accident, please contact the Haggai Law Firm for a free consultation with an attorney who can help you obtain fair and reasonable compensation for your injuries.