Humerus Shaft FractureĪ humerus shaft fracture may be treated with or without surgery, depending on the fracture pattern and associated injuries (i.e., nerve injury or open fracture). Mobilization with physical therapy is begun immediately following surgery. Severe fractures with previous arthroscopy (joint degeneration) may require shoulder replacement. Surgery usually involves fixation of the fracture fragments with plates, screws or pins. An X-ray of the shoulder will be taken on a weekly or biweekly (every two weeks) basis to confirm the fracture is healing properly.
Thereafter, the patient will be given weekly exercises to slowly increase the shoulder’s range of motion. Nonoperative treatment is usually with a sling or shoulder immobilizer with no shoulder mobility for the first two weeks. However, other factors are also considered when deciding between surgical fixation or nonoperative treatment.
If the fragments are shifted out of position, surgery is often performed to allow earlier mobility. Most fractures of the proximal humerus can be treated without surgery if the bone fragments are not shifted out of position (displaced). What is the treatment for a humerus fracture? Proximal Humeral Fracture Loss of normal use of the arm if a nerve injury occurs Symptoms vary depending on the specific type of fracture but may include:Ī grinding sensation when the shoulder is moved What are the symptoms of a humerus fracture? What causes a humerus fracture?Ī broken arm is a common injury and is usually a consequence of a fall with an outstretched hand, a car crash or some other type of accident.
A humerus shaft fracture, on the other hand, is one that is localized at the mid portion of the upper arm. Fractures of the humerus are classified in one of two ways: proximal humerus fracture or humerus shaft fracture.Ī proximal humerus fracture usually occurs close to the shoulder joint and can be located at different levels with different fracture patterns: simple or comminuted. The humerus - also known as the upper arm bone - is a long bone that runs from the shoulder and scapula (shoulder blade) to the elbow.
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