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A 51-year-old male asked:

My proximal humerus fracture is 7 weeks into healing. putting my hand on my hip is a problem! my elbow goes toward my back. how do i resolve this. ?

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Dr. Vivek Agrawal
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Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
How Treated?: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/broken-shoulder.htm without knowing more specifics of your fracture and the type of treatment it is difficult to give you specific recommendations. Have you discussed these concerns with your treating physician?
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