Humeral Head Fractures

There are many different types of humeral head fracture as indicated in the picture.

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Anatomy of Humeral Head Fractures

There are many different types of humeral head fracture as indicated in the picture above.

It is important that your arm is heal in a sling initially to allow the bones to heal back together. Sometimes you may require surgery to pin or plate the bone fragments together. After your fracture has healed, it is quite common for your shoulder to be stiff and require exercises and mobilisation to stretch your shoulder joint and restore full function.

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Treatment for Humeral Head Fracture

The following video outlines treatment options for humeral head fractures and what physiotherapy commonly involves

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