Man on the Mound: Pictures of a Pitcher in Pain.

Authors :: Medina J
Campanella M
Mendelsohn E
Mitchell C
Akhter M
Source :: HCA healthcare journal of medicine [HCA Healthc J Med] 2024 Aug 01; Vol. 5 (4), pp. 445-447. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 01 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Description Atraumatic ball thrower's humerus fracture is an uncommon, and poorly understood injury pattern. The majority of these cases are seen in untrained and younger individuals. A missed diagnosis could severely impact a patient's quality of life, as management is operative in most cases. Here, we present the case of a young patient, suffering an atraumatic "ball thrower's" fracture. We present images of this exceedingly rare injury pattern and showcase original artwork with a proposed mechanism of injury.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.<br /> (© 2024 HCA Physician Services, Inc. d/b/a Emerald Medical Education.)