A broken arm bone is referred to as a distal humerus fracture. It occurs at the bottom of the arm bone near the elbow joint after a traumatic event, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident.
Arm Bone Fractures (Distal Humerus Fractures)
Arm bone fractures can be simple or complex and require careful evaluation by a health care provider. X-rays help determine if surgical or nonsurgical treatment is needed.
Some arm bone fractures do not need surgery and can be monitored with x-rays as they heal. If surgery is needed, the type of fracture will help determine which surgical treatment is best.
