Upper Extremity Fractures: Humerus (Shoulder, Arm, and Elbow)
If you have suspect a fracture, Dr. Michael Krosin, Dr. Steven Zourabian, and Dr. Virginia Lieu are the best, Board certified fellowship trained specialists that can provide expert evaluation and treatment. We proudly serve patients throughout the East Bay, including Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, San Ramon, and Dublin.
Upper Extremity Fractures: Humerus (Shoulder, Arm, and Elbow)
The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow. Fractures of the humerus can occur in three main areas:
- Proximal humerus – near the shoulder
- Humeral shaft – the middle portion of the arm bone
- Distal humerus – near the elbow joint
These injuries commonly occur from falls, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or direct trauma to the arm. Treatment depends on the location of the fracture, bone alignment, patient age, and activity level.
A proximal humerus fracture is a break in the upper portion of the arm bone near the shoulder joint. These fractures often occur after a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm and are particularly common in older adults with osteoporosis.
A humeral shaft fracture occurs in the middle portion of the upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow.
These injuries often result from:
- Falls
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports injuries
- Direct trauma to the arm
A distal humerus fracture occurs at the bottom of the arm bone near the elbow joint. Because the elbow joint surface is involved, these fractures require careful evaluation to restore normal joint motion.
Common causes include:
- Falls onto the elbow
- Sports injuries
- High-energy trauma such as motor vehicle accidents
What to Expect at East Bay Orthopaedic
At East Bay Ortho, we start with a one-on-one consultation to understand your injury, goals, and routine. From there, our doctors develop a plan to maintain bone alignment, and protect long-term shoulder and arm movement.
As you recover, we guide you through rehabilitation, monitor your progress, and provide tips to prevent future injuries. Our goal is to help you regain strength and safely return to work, hobbies, and daily activities.
We proudly serve patients throughout the East Bay, including Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, San Ramon, and Dublin.
Schedule a consultation with our doctors to begin focused, effective care.