Explore the essentials of upper limb fractures in this comprehensive episode! We cover the basic anatomy of the upper limb bones, the brachial plexus and tips to remember nerve roots, and dive into various fracture types, including humeral, radial, hand, and paediatric fractures. Learn about general fracture patterns—like oblique, displaced, and stress fractures—and understand the complications associated with each. Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone eager to deepen their knowledge of fracture anatomy and management. medical education. medstudent

Fractures discussed in this episode:

Humeral fractures

Colles fracture

Smiths fracture

Bennets fracture

Boxer fracture

Montaggia and galeazzi fracture

bartons fracture

greenstick fracture

buckle/torus fracture

salter haris fracture

Mnemonic used in this episode:

GRUsome MURder - monteggia and galeazzi fractures

Thumbs Under Stress - classic features of scaphoid fracture

3 musketeers assasinated 5 mice 5 rats and 2 unicorns - brachial plexus nerve roots