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I broke my upper humerus 12 weeks ago. it is still very painful and feels as if it's cracking when i move it. an x-ray shows it is healing and with calluses forming. might i be damaging this new bone formation by moving my arm a lot? i am aged eighty?
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Three months is about right for the bone to heal, but in our maturation we do not heal as quickly as in our youth. Healed bones often are stronger than before, and not uncommonly differebntly shaped at the repair. I suggest you phase into using the broken arm slowly increasing the load. Don't forget ti give your doctor a call about this,
Answered 4/9/2023
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