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Greater tuberosity fracture of humerous
On 21st March 2022 I fell on my outstretched right hand. I am not able to lift my right arm since then. Got x-rays done. But nothing seen in xray. Therefore I went for MRI scan on 5th April 2022. MRI report says "Nondisplaced greater tuberosity avlusion fracture at the supraspinatus and anterior supraspinatus enthesis yeilding two ossesious fragments measuring 1.6 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm with moderate adjacent marrow oedema."
I am using shoulder immobilizer since then. It's been 3 weeks since then and still not able to lift my arm up and its painful if I try to uplift. How many weeks should I keep shoulder immobilizer? Do I need a surgery for this fracture? I can share the MRI report. Thanks.
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3 weeks is enough for fracture to get sticky. Get a check xray.
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Start physiotherapy.
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If you want early mobilization surgery is the option otherwise wait for 2 more weeks and start physio then.
Get repeated x-rays so that any further displacement of the fragment is not missed.
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consult online for further clarification
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as 3weeks is completed start passive movements(it should not be done aggressivly)
After another 3 weeks do active movements
Meanwhile do shoulder xray
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do review with reports
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unexpectedly also do not lift weight on the affected side
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Dr. Abhishek Gol
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
3 weeks after injury u should use immobiliser ,
After that start shoulder physiotherapy by pendulum exercise and passive ROM
Continue calcium supplements and pain killers if needed
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Consultant nearby physiotherapist
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Dr. Saksham Mittal
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Now as it has already been 3 weeks, continue conservative management with shoulder immobilizer. Start pendulum and passive range of motion exercises. After 3 weeks start active ASSISSTED range
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