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Surgical neck of humerus fracture

Hi doctor, I met with an accident and suffered neck of humerus fracture. It's been 40 days already on 34th day of fracture my sling was removed. There was no dislocation of bones hence I was advised to wear a sling for a month. It's been two weeks already my sling is removed I am not able to lift my arm and there is pain in fracture place and in sh

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Side effects of conservative management- Stiffness and swelling with disuse muscular atrophy. ...  Read More

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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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 kindl ...  Read More

My father had non united neck humerus fracture.He has been operated 24 days back by open reduction and internal fixation with locking plate..I wanted to check if he can travel now by personal car for 6 hour drive to gir and somnath

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He can sit and lie in between . But he cannot drive. Wear shoulder immobiliser while travelling . Take ice packs along. ...  Read More

How long it will take to develop swelling in humerus fracture and shoulder bone dislocation in 25 yr old male bedridden?

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In a bed ridden patient and non traumatic conditions swelling generally doesn’t develop for humerus fracture ...  Read More

Not as much a problem as a question, but how long should I wait before getting back on a skateboard again after fracturing my humerus? Am I good to go immediately after my splint comes off, should I wait a couple weeks, a month, or something else?

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After 2 to 3 mths at least...When u start feeling dat arm works d same as oder normal arm. ...  Read More

My mother is 45 years old,she met with an accident about a month ago,she got humerus fracture,the very next surgery was done and joint the bones using a plate,the problem is she is not able to move her wrist,there is no strength in the wrist.

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Hi Because of fracture and immobilise for a long time it's happen Consult your nearest physiotherapy clinic and start taking mobility exercise, strengthening exercise for wrist, elbow and shoulder Als ...  Read More

Gt fracture in humerus bone attaching 5 week xray . Fracture operated non surgical procedure. After 5 week doc suggested to do the exercises. In 6 week I can abduct and flex my arm till 90 degree. I just want to ask is fracture heals properly till what time I will gain full motion. I'm also attaching 1 day xray report

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6wks completed now your able to abduct and flex without pain means fracture united well and for full range of motion go for physiotherapist and do active rom and pendulum excerises ...  Read More

Major fracture of humerus and surgery with plate almost two years ago... Now feeling pain while too much movement of hand during work and difficult to lift left hand over shoulder... Please suggest how to heal??? And also suggest suitable time for removing plate...

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Start physiotherapy ...  Read More

I'm a 19yr old on haemodialysis for the last 3 years, I fractured my left humerus bone 20 days back. They applied pop. 2 days back they took an x-ray and bone was alligned but they wanted to take an MRI. In the MRI report the impression is DISPLACED OBLIQUE FRACTURE OF LEFT HUMERUS UPPER/MID DIAPHYSIS WITH UNDERLYING MARROW OEDEMA & LOCAL HAEMATOMA

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So what is your querry? Let the plaster come out and then visit a Physiotherapist for your shoulder rehabilitation. All the best ...  Read More

I had left displaced humerus fracture between elbow and shoulder and had surgery on Oct 5th, still i am not getting any motion in hand...and no energy to lift. Some tingling sensation also thete. How long it will take to recover fully? Please help

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3-6 month , provided doing proper mobilization and strengthening excercise, ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from displaced fracture of neck femer for more than 6 months. She is now unable to walk. She is also suffering from various deases like diabetes, hypertension,nuro problem. Surgery is possible in such case?

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Yes we do operate. She might require Hemiarthroplasty- considering age and comorbidities. If she is very active - can go for total hip replacement. ...  Read More

I had neck of femur fracture in 2017. It was linear undisplaced fracture through the neck of femur. X rays were normal and it was diagnosed in MRI. after that my doctor operated me CRIF+CCS. Now it is well healed my question is that is it necessary that i will get AVN in future beacuse of that fracture(but fracture was undisplaced and did not move

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Won’t happen ...  Read More

I had basicervical femur neck fracture during running with pain.what's the reason and chances of recovery for this?

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It need to be fixed with implant .usually there is good recovery ...  Read More

I had neck femur fracture during running with lots of pain and then fall on road.what is the reason behind this?

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Stress fracture may be ...  Read More

I had neck femur stress fracture but now it converted into fracture due to running fall.what the chances of recovery at the age of 20 for back to sports

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U may need minor surgery and probably screw placements to aid healing. Kindly consult ortho specialist earliest ...  Read More

She fell n had fracture in her left neck femur ..its been one month passed her operation has been done with screws .but now her left leg 1.5 cm longer than right leg .which causes limbing

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Need to see X-ray before comment anything ...  Read More

Hi, I went undergo surgery before 4 months ago. I have x ray of humerus which is done yesterday.can you please advise me, is there any improvement or not? If yes can i drive a bike. Attaching x Ray for reference.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Hello sir, i want to know about complete recovery time of humerus bone fracture (mid shaft) after surgery. i am in 8th week. i can't take self weight of my hand. pl. suggest sime remidies and tell me about recivery time.thankyou

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. It happens before 3 weeks ago.I have latest images of x Ray also. According to doctor,gap between broken Bone should be filled with new bone. As my age is 33, is it possible to fill the gap at this age?

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There is a deformity at the fracture site. So even if the gap is filled, there will be a bend at the fracture site. ...  Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. My doctor is saying new bone will be formed between these gap. As my age is 33, is it possible to form new bone at this age?

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Kindly post your x ray pic here Then I can advice you in proper way ...  Read More

I'm 31 years old Male diagnosed with supracondylar fracture elbow with comminuted Intracondylar extension right humerus. Surgery underwent is ORIF with Locking Recon plating under general anaesthesia. This happened 5 years 7 months ago. There are 2 plates and 9 screws in my right arm. I've had physiotherapy at that time and regained most of my arm

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The problem is due to weakness of your muscles around the elbow and shoulder. How much movement will be achieved is difficult to say but you must try doing suoervised stretching and gradually increasi ...  Read More

Fracture shaft of humerus underwent closed intramedullary interlocking nail yesterday.today after 24 hrs after surgery, she is unable to extend the wrist.surgeon gave 2 options ,radial nerve might be entrapped in between fracture fragments or it might be due to pressure...shall we have to wait for the wrist movement or allow them to again open post

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Million dollar question is if she was extending the wrist pre surgery. If yes then definitely exploration urgently. Can wait for a day or 2 to see if any hint of recovery is there fasciculations etc. ...  Read More

1)What are the chances of healing in a fracture shaft of humerus in a 62/f ,female if we put on hanging Cast? 2) Does the bone look like osteoporotic?

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Rigid fixation is required.. ...  Read More

62/f,fracture shaft of humerus planned for titanium intramedullary nailing...how much will be the cost of it approximate range

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Hello dear Cost estimates vary based on the hospital where you are being operated and the implant being used. Also the costs go up if you have other medical illnesses which might prolong the stay and ...  Read More

What's the best way of management in a 62/f,who had a fall by slipping near washroom and suffered fracture shaft of humerus? She is diabetic, hypertensive, took treatment for breast cancer T1N0M0 modified radical mastectomy and chemotherapy completed 3 years back.Can she undergo intramedullary nailing. Are there any complications associated with it

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Usually a lot of humerus fractures can be managed without surgery but we will have to evaluate online if there is any neurological deficit associated with the fracture and since your mother is already ...  Read More

A 62 yr old female, fall on hand, suffered from fracture shaft of humerus, can she undergo operation????? keeping in mind she is T1N0M0 breast cancer treated by MRM 3 yrs back....

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Plaster cast in extension will suffice. ...  Read More

A 62/f,fall on hand, fracture shaft of humerus present, Is conservative treatment sufficient or need to be operated? What is the type of operation recommended?

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It's a transverse fracture ,pathological fracture has to b rule out. What's the mode of injury? Trivial fall ? If pathological fracture is ruled out, then she can be best managed conservatively. Ex ...  Read More

Can a 62 yr old female who underwent right modified radical mastectomy T1N0M0and chemotherapy 3 years back can now undergo operation for fracture shaft of right humerus ? Are there any complications regarding any nerve damage?

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Do a PET. CTSCAN only thereafter you can plan for Surgery ...  Read More

I have humerus midshaft fracture and i have been implanted with plates and its been 2 weeks what is the healing period and when i can drive a car

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No driving atleast for 3 month ...  Read More

For proximal humerus fracture right side.. I underwent open reduction and internal plate osteosynthesis surgery .. Is it possible to regain full functionality of the arm again ? When I would be able to start physical exercise and sports

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Yes discuss with your surgeon. Yay are young so you should be able to in few months. Follow strict good physiotherapy advice ...  Read More

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Fractured proximal humerus recovery time Mid shaft humerus fracture Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
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