Orthopaedics
· 2 min
Fracture of the Surgical Neck of the Humerus: Which Nerve Is Injured?
Which nerve is most commonly injured in a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus? Learn why the axillary nerve is classically affected, along with its anatomy, clinical features, sensory loss, and high-yield fracture–nerve correlations. This concise review is ideal for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE and other medical exams preparation, with quick exam pearls and easy-to-remember concepts which are also beneficial in clinical practice.