S42: Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
S42.4: Fracture of lower end of humerus
A fracture of the lower end of the humerus is an injury that involves a break in the lower portion of the humerus bone, which is situated in the upper arm, linking the shoulder to the elbow. This kind of fracture often results from severe physical trauma such as accidents, falls, or direct blows to the arm, although certain diseases that weaken bones can also predispose someone to such an injury. Common symptoms include intense pain, swelling and bruising around the elbow area, inability to move the affected arm, and in severe cases, an apparent deformity in the shape of the arm due to bone displacement. The break in the bone can interfere with the normal functioning of the arm, and may at times, depending on its severity, impact the nerves and blood vessels nearby.
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