Question 1

what is the treatment for humerus fracture?

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Too broad of a topic: I cannot answer this accurately. The humerus can be broken in three distinct areas, near the shoulder, the middle part of the bone, and near the elbow. Depending where the fracture is has huge impact on the options. There are non-operative and surgical options for fractures at all three locations but i cannot discuss in more detail without knowing more specifics about the fracture.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: humerus fracture?

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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 3

how healed is my humerus fracture after 12 weeks?

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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.

Question 4

what happened to your arm when you have a humerus fracture?

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Hopefully heals: The fracture has a high rate of healing.  Many humerus fractures can heal in a brace.  Some require surgery - plating or having a rod placed.  Ideally, the fracture will heal and you will have a complete recovery.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

how long for a spiral humerus fracture to mend?

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

Question 9

how long is recovery after plating of a humerus fracture?

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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 10

i have humerus fracture. kindly tell me diet and medicine which help in heal fracture.

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See doctor: If you have a humerus fracture, you must see a doctor immediately.  It may need surgery or immobilized.  If you don't do this, it will heal improperly, be misaligned, get infection, or other serious problems. The misalignment will be permanent.  There is no special diet - just healthy. No special medication - only pain medicines as needed.

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