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Can proximal humerus fracture treated without surgery?
Proximal Humeral Fracture Most fractures of the proximal humerus can be treated without surgery if the bone fragments are not shifted out of position (displaced). If the fragments are shifted out of position, surgery is often performed to allow earlier mobility.
How do you rehab a proximal humerus fracture?
The best available evidence for shoulder rehabilitation emphasizes using advice, exercise, and mobilization of limited joints to restore upper limb function. Placing controlled stresses throughout the fracture site at an early stage will optimize bone repair without increasing complication rates.
When can I exercise after a humerus fracture?
After a humerus fracture, your ability to move your shoulder, called range of motion, will be limited. Humerus fracture recovery exercises typically begin with activities to improve shoulder movement, three weeks after injury, according to rehabilitation guidelines recommended by Mammoth Orthopedic Institute.
How do you heal a humerus fracture?
– Functional activities that focus on reaching and grasping to retrain your muscles – Electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and promote healing – Exercises to improve range of motion and strength – Manual mobilization techniques to break up any painful adhesions
How long does a humerus fracture take to heal?
Proximal humerus fractures typically require 6 to 8 weeks for the bone to heal, plus a period of rehabilitation of about 3 to 6 months. The goal of rehabilitation is to restore arm function and help you return to regular activities as soon as possible.
What is the most common fractured humerus treatment?
The humerus is the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow.
Can humerus fracture be treated non-surgically?
Eighty percent of humerus injuries are non-displaced or minimally displaced; therefore, they can be treated non-surgically . These patients can be treated with a sling or brace for immobilization, and with time, the fracture will heal. In severe cases, when the bone fragments are far out of position, surgery may be required.