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A member asked:

I have a spiral fracture of my humerus the injury is a week old its just below the shoulder to mid humerus.?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

See below: If the fracture is as you describe and is not displaced you might need a brace or splint after 4-6 weeks you will likely need some therapy if the fracture is displaced you might need surgery to correct the fracture position and obtain the best healing.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/3/2013

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