AO/OTA Classification of Distal Humeral Fractures

Distal humerus fracture

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Overview

The injuries of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint considered as the Distal humerus fracture. It is more common among the elderly population following a low energy trauma such as falling. Meanwhile, A few people experience the axillary nerve damage such as reduced sensation around the middle deltoid and/or axillary artery involvement.

AO/OTA Classification of Distal Humeral Fractures

The distal humerus fracture may be classified based on the exact location of fracture:

• Distal third of humerus
• Intercodylar (Intra articular)
• Supracondylar (High and low supracondylar; flexion and extension)

AO/OTA Classification of Distal Humeral Fractures
Type A	Extra-articular	AO/OTA Classification of Distal Humeral Fractures
Type B	Intraarticular- Single Column
Type C	Intraarticular- Both Columns

See also

• Proximal humerus fracture
• Distal humerus fracture
• Humeral_shaft_fracture
• Humerus fracture

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