Thrower’s Fracture With Subsequent Compartment Syndrome Requiring Emergent 2 Compartment Upper Extremity Fasciotomy

A thrower's fracture is a mid-to-distal third humerus fracture that commonly presents as an audible pop with severe arm pain sustained during the throwing motion. Although thrower's fracture has been described previously in the literature, this report is the first to demonstrate compartment syndrome as its potential sequel.