Hanoi boy breaks his bone while arm wrestling

(Dan Tri) - An 18-year-old man in Hanoi went to Ha Dong General Hospital for examination, in a state of pain in his right arm after playing arm wrestling with a friend.

Dr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Ha Dong General Hospital said that the young man was diagnosed with a fractured right arm and had to be immobilized for a long time.

X-ray image shows broken arm bone (Photo: Doctor provided).

This is not the first case of serious injury due to arm wrestling. Doctors have recorded cases of broken arms, dislocated shoulders, and even temporary paralysis after playing this game.

According to this expert, the game of arm wrestling, which is popular among young people, seems simple, but if not performed correctly, using too much force or suddenly, it can easily lead to broken bones and nerve damage.

Because when arm wrestling, there is a risk of injury due to the twisting force concentrated in the middle of the humerus, where the spiral groove is, increasing the risk of a spiral fracture. This is also the area through which the radial nerve passes, so if the injury spreads, it can cause weakness or paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers.

After playing arm wrestling with a friend, a young man suffered pain along his right arm and had to be hospitalized for treatment (Photo: Provided by the hospital).

"Bone fractures during arm wrestling are often caused by a twisting mechanism, so the fracture is often diagonal and may have loose fragments. Participants often apply a great deal of force to the arm when the elbow is fixed in a flexed position, leading to a great deal of force being applied to the lower third of the humerus, which is the transition area between the circular and triangular sections of the shaft, with a very high risk of bone fracture.

In addition, some arm wrestlers use tricks such as changing the direction of the twist or suddenly increasing and decreasing the force to surprise their opponents to gain the upper hand, which can also lead to broken bones when participating in arm wrestling," said Dr. Nghia.

Doctors recommend that arm wrestling is a highly competitive sport , players need to master the techniques and understand the body's strength limits to avoid serious injuries.

Before playing arm wrestling, you need to warm up thoroughly, maintain the correct posture and especially not try to use more force than you can handle. Players also need to pay attention to controlling force and avoid movements that put great pressure on the arm bones, avoid performing strong twisting movements or sudden changes in force while playing.

In case of unusual pain, stop immediately to avoid further injury, and go to a reputable medical facility for timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent dangerous complications.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/choi-vat-tay-chang-trai-ha-noi-gay-xuong-20250806092906801.htm