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Humerus fracture
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.
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X-ray must for confirmation
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
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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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