Humerus fracture

2018-04-07 08:18:41
Is surgery mandatory for humerus fracture? I fell down and since then my hand isn't moving properly. After the doctor checked, he said it might be a humerus fracture. Can't it be fixed by plaster?
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Possible but first share x-rays.

Answered2018-04-08 04:34:47

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X-ray must for confirmation

Answered2018-04-07 18:32:22

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Res send X-ray film photo thru practo Sarhind Multispeciality - Orthopaedic Hospital in Chandigarh Dr Rajinder sharma senior orthopaedic joint replacement neurospine surgeon (retd) Govt multispeciality hospital sector 16 Chandigarh (38 years experience) S.C.O -23, Sector 33 D,, Chandigarh, Punjab 160021 099155 61211

Answered2018-04-07 13:11:58

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Hai , as Physio I would like to know which area of the humerus is fractured if ur not moving ur hand it may be due to radial nerve palsy which end up in later stage as finger drop and wrist drop kindly have a ortho opinion
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Answered2018-04-07 10:56:50

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