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2018-05-30 15:22:40
For a non-operative humerus fracture, which is the better option? An arm sling or a shoulder immobilizer?
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Arm sling and also start some gentle exercises of hand

Answered2018-05-31 10:26:01

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Gentle Neck Exercises. Gentle Shoulder Stretching. Core Strengthening Exercises

Answered2018-05-31 08:31:09

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Wearing a sling provides arm support and immobilization. A swathe is another immobilization option that provides extra support and further reduces movement by wrapping horizontally around the chest and arm.
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Keep your wrist and fingers moving. Do some neck stretches as well to prevent getting it stiff.

Answered2018-05-31 07:02:03

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Arm sling better

Answered2018-05-30 18:13:57

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Both if it's non operative as both have different biomechanics to work. Sling helps to hold the weight of arm hanging by side creating a outwards pull due to muscle. Also immobiliser will give kinesio feedback to area to hold and support the fracture site.
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after 4 wks get x-ray repeat and look for healing.
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keep elbow and wrist mobilized.

Answered2018-05-30 17:43:28

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Arm sling would be better, also depends on exact location of fracture.
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keep moving your wrist, fingers and elbow for proper blood supply and strengthening of muscles.
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neck exercises so that u don't strain ur neck because of the sling strap.

Answered2018-05-30 15:33:11

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Arm sling is better.

Answered2018-05-30 15:29:54

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Arm sling is better, you can choose immobilizer in next phase of rehabilitation.

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