Question 1

how long is recovery after plating of a humerus fracture?

Accepted Answer

Variable: You do not mention what kind of fracture or how old you are. Children and adolescents heal a lot faster than older adults.

Question 2

if i broke my arm (proximal humerus fracture), what is the recovery time like?

Accepted Answer

Proximal humerus: It may take 6 weeks for boney healing, depending upon the displacement of the fracture, the health of the individual, and the quality of the surrounding soft tissues.

Question 3

is the recovery for surgery for a proximal humerus fracture caused by enchondroma longer or different if the tumor was removed than a regular fracture?

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: Yes it may take a bit longer for part of the bone was removed with the tumor.

Question 4

am i fit for gym after humerus fracture?

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Yes, If fully healed: Humerus fractures may take 3 + months to heal depending on their severity and location. But when the fracture is fully healed and the elbow and shoulder joints are moving well then you should be ready to start gym again. However, you need to start slowly and build up your strength with time.

Question 5

humerus fracture - what are the chances of healing without surgery?

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Humerus fracture: Some variables include location of the fracture, degree of displacement (position of fragments relative to one another), host variables (illnesses that may affect healing, smoker), ? Additional injuries (leg injury that may require need for arm walk with crutches). While many fractures will heal without surgery, repair of frwcture may help with pain and more rapid return to function.  Good luck!

Question 6

can humerus fracture heal without sling.

Accepted Answer

Give it a rest: Best to immobilize your fracture with a sling, splint or orthotic.  Not giving it a chance to heal could lead to a nonunion which could result in a surgery.

Question 7

how long for a spiral humerus fracture to mend?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On the patient age and wither the kind of bony injury it takes about 3 month.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: humerus fracture?

Accepted Answer

Broken arm bone: The humerus is the bone of the upper arm that goes from your shoulder to your elbow.  A fracture is a break in the bone, which may or may not involve one of the joints (shoulder or elbow).  An orthopaedic surgeon can look at x-rays of humerus fracture to determine whether it needs surgery.  Some fractures of the humerus heal well on their own, while others do much better with an operation.

Question 9

humerus fracture sling cause swelling problems?

Accepted Answer

Let me understad: The sling they use to treat the fracture(brace) that could cause swelling some time but it will get better with time , you could also make it comfortable by adjustment.

Question 10

how healed is my humerus fracture after 12 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Well healed most --: Likely, but depends on the type of treatment provided to you, for the fracture and whether you have had any more injury to the arm or not.
Generally by 3 months it should have healed nicely.

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