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

Abstract

Introduction: 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. Case Presentation: The patients were young healthy individuals that described the fracture occurring during the act of throwing. Conclusions: The causes leading to fracture of the humerus during the act of a throw are discussed and the management strategies utilized.