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Sir i hav humerus frature just 1.5 inch blw shldr it was refractured aftr 6 weeks nd with more displcmnt dr is sayng it will heel up m worried plx help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Humerus fracture: Unfortunately a humerus fracture cannot be casted. It usually takes about 8 weeks to heal.When there is too much fragmentation a pin may be needed.

Answered 1/1/2014

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