HUMERUS FRACTURES

Humerus fractures often occur when people fall directly on their shoulder. There is immediate pain, swelling and sometimes deformity over your shoulder.

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There is a wide variety of fracture types that occur along the length of the humerus bone.

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Treatment is determined depending on physical examination and the appearance of the x-ray.

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Non-operative treatment options:​

Sling and early therapy

Bracing

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Operative treatment options:

Plating of the humerus