A 53-year-old female asked:
What is the treatment for a fracture of the humorous ?i am 52 years old and female. the fracture is the result of a fall.
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 25 years experience
Surgery?: Depending on the type of fracture, position of fragmented pieces, fracture location, your general health, you may need surgery or casting or both. Elbow related fractures frequently require surgery.
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Dr. Brian Badmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Depends: Most mid shaft humeral fractures can be treated non surgically in a fx brace or sling as the bone can accomodate some angulation even if it heals "crooked". Proximal (upper) fractures also can be treated with a sling based on number of fragments and amount of angulation or displacement and overall age/health of patient. Lower fractures near the elbow typically require surgery.
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Last updated Dec 10, 2013
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