A rare case of low voltage electrical injury leading to bilateral humerus fractures: A case report

Abstract

Skeletal fractures are a rare and often missed effect of electrical injury. We present the case of a 45-year-old man, who sustained bilateral  humerus fractures following accidental electrocution with low-voltage household current. The man presented with bilateral shoulder pain  and weakness and no history of a fall or loss of consciousness following the incident. Extensive musculature around the shoulder joint pointed to tetanic contractions as the cause of the bilateral humerus fractures. This case report highlights the need to work up  electrical injury patients for fractures when they present with joint pain and associated functional loss.