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Mid shaft humerus fracture an plated in arm how much time bone will take to cure an when should physio therapy started. angulation of plate also there?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Humeral plate: I'm not sure what you mean that there is angulation of the plate, there has to be a slight convexity to the plate to avoid valgus malreduction. Physical therapy should start around 6 weeks post-operatively.

Answered 8/16/2017

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