Open fracture of humerus

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Open fracture of humerus

Open fracture, also called compound fracture, is a fracture resulting in an open wound, cause by the dislocated bone, often with bone protruding through the wound. Humerus is the bone in the upper arm.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 2800
Department: Orthopaedy

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Arm injury 100
Open wound 100
Hemorrhage 80
Severe arm pain 80
Dizziness 70
Exposed bone 100
Muscle and skin damage 80
Fractured humerus depicted 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Hypovolemic shock 20

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • X-ray upper limb
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

If complications occur: