Arm wrestling is bad for your arms

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Shane Davis, Writer

Arm wrestling is increasing in popularity and is practiced mostly among young people as a recreational or professional sport. During arm wresting , it can cause various injuries in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, veins and radial nerves, especially the humerus. The follow-up period can extend up to 16 months, especially in patients with radial nerve injury. Although the treatment methods of patients with humeral fractures may vary according to the patient and the doctor, it is chosen as surgical or conservative depending on the injury. The most common injury from arm wrestling.