tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post8246643622865193889..comments2023-09-21T07:57:45.433-07:00Comments on Humerus Fracture Recovery: Humerus DayPerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05684229478054927630noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-17553636311667909042018-04-18T09:04:22.186-07:002018-04-18T09:04:22.186-07:00Hi Steph, I just found your page and would like to...Hi Steph, I just found your page and would like to be added. I was rear ended my an ambulance driver that just came off a 24 hr shift and told the police that he was really tired. Think he may have nodded off.. This happened October 4,2017 and just yesterday after 4 months of PT a bone stimulator for 137 treatments the proximal humerus is still nonunion. Now to decide about surgeryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856888702451607532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-84444170325527951532018-04-12T08:06:54.266-07:002018-04-12T08:06:54.266-07:00Hi Steph! I just added the group. Please add me. I...Hi Steph! I just added the group. Please add me. I've recently suffered a distal humeres and have had to be operated on. This is day 1 from my discharge at the hospital. I have 2 titanium plates, 2 long screws, 10 small screws, and a pin inside my elbow. They closed my skin with about 22 staples since the doctor said the healing would be better that way. Accident from roller blading btw.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908116626118948602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-7152049678790856972018-04-09T14:29:41.240-07:002018-04-09T14:29:41.240-07:00I have just started a support group called Humerus...I have just started a support group called Humerus Fracture Support for anyone who would like to join. It’s on Facebook, and can be found by searching for ‘Humerus Fracture Support’ or at this link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/186814168505481?ref=bookmarks <br /><br />Please join us and help us support each other and anyone who suffers from this injury in future :) Stephhttps://m.facebook.com/groups/186814168505481?ref=bookmarksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-20288849058695780902018-03-25T06:02:01.758-07:002018-03-25T06:02:01.758-07:00It can be a tricky injury to heal from,i speak fro...It can be a tricky injury to heal from,i speak from experience. I have said it before follow doctors orders. I did not and still paying for it no real strength in left arm and it get's tired very easy.jwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031956865428094897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-77850725743461571382018-02-26T05:38:08.777-08:002018-02-26T05:38:08.777-08:00I tripped on a downward slope on Oct 24 2017. Cou...I tripped on a downward slope on Oct 24 2017. Could not move and 2 lovely young people stayed with me till ambulance came after 30 minutes. I'm 73, female and live alone and fractured neck of the humerus in 3 places, my right arm and am right handed. Was in hospital for 4 days, had damage to my face also. The psychological trauma was as bad as the injury, not being able to do any of my normal activities. Luckily I live in Australia so treatment is free. I was discharged from orthopaedic clinic on Feb 1st as fracture has closed up but have to continue with physio exercises. I was given oxycodone and could not have managed without it. The hardest thing is that other people don't realise what a long term injury this is. I'm getting help with housework as still can't do that, except the very light things. Can just about reach to brush the back of my hair but with pain, and recently worked out how to get clothes on and off over my head. I can now lift my arm out to my side at 90 degrees but no higher. I have osteopaenia, the precursor to osteoporosis so my bones are not strong. Even after this time, I cannot reach backwards very much at all so that is going to take a long, long time. Last week I went for a very gentle swim which I enjoyed, but my shoulder ached for 24 hours afterwards. As someone else said, this injury will take at least a year to recover, and the surgeon said I will probably never get back full movement of the arm. I feel so sorry for Anonymous because you really need strong pain killers to be able to sleep sitting up. I still find it difficult to sleep as I always used to sleep on my right side, impossible now. I had to sleep sitting up for 7 or 8 weeks. Thanks to everyone for their comments, and my heart goes out to anyone else who is dealing with this alone, as I am.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-69288685552723764262018-02-13T08:18:48.278-08:002018-02-13T08:18:48.278-08:00Broke my humorous bone on Dec 28 2017.Its going on...Broke my humorous bone on Dec 28 2017.Its going on 7 weeks.Dr took me out of sling in 3 weeks.I am doing pt now twice a week .Still have bruise and arm is still swollen.Have pain in upper arm all the time more like an ache and sometimes like a throb.Still cant lift it very high and can not reach my back or shoulder blades at all.Still have to sit up to sleep but don't sleep very well because of ache.Dr won't give me meds.take aspirin but doesn't really help.anybody else experience thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-50068153388717086792017-12-28T05:04:05.062-08:002017-12-28T05:04:05.062-08:00Hi What did the Orthopaedics put your arm in ? ...Hi What did the Orthopaedics put your arm in ? A cast ?, a metal frame, or a arm and body brace ? I have had all of the above including a few bone transfers. You 1st need to go back to the hospital ASAP and double check its not just fractured. Ask them to check for any sign of infection, I sympathize with you the pain is excruciating. Your nerves will be very sensitive so please don't try to move it. I think the pain in your neck and shoulder will again be the added strain. Pain relief i'm on are 20mg Butran( Morphine patches) weekly plus 30mg Co Codamols and for sleeping i take 50 mg Amitriptyline and sometimes Zopiclone 3.5mg or 7.5mg this is prescribed short term as its very strong and addictive. Dont try to do anything with that arm GO BACK TO YOUR ORTHOPAEDIC DR the infection i had nearly killed me and i'm not exaggerating i'm not trying to frighten you but your still in a tremendous amount of pain something isnt right. Let me know how you get on, All the best <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809489794375826721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-73816815071726072302017-12-27T19:56:10.039-08:002017-12-27T19:56:10.039-08:00HI, I NEED SOME ADVICE I FRACTURED MY UPPER HUMERU...HI, I NEED SOME ADVICE I FRACTURED MY UPPER HUMERUS ARM NEAR MY SHOULDER AND IT STILL HURTS A LOT I CAN BARELY MOVE MY ARM, I'M STILL NOT SLEEPING GREAT, AND I CANNOT HOLD MORE THEN A CUP OF COOFFEE, IT'S MY LEFT ARM PLUS I'M HAVING PAIN FROM MY NECK TO MY WRIST AND SOMETIMES TO THE PALM OF MY HAND I'M ALSO ALMOST 60 THE DR. AT THE ORTHOPEDIAC OFFICE SAID 8 WEEKS IT'S BEEN OVER 9. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ANY ADVICE? THANK YOU, ELLIOTT<br />ELLIOTT,Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-82008086916411289492017-12-09T17:38:16.216-08:002017-12-09T17:38:16.216-08:00On November 21 I went up onto my roof to do my Chr...On November 21 I went up onto my roof to do my Christmas Lights. Second step off my ladder I felt myself go and I fell backwards about 12-13’, landing on my deck. Right humerus mid shaft spiral fracture. They put a hanging cast on me, but the bone didn’t set, and I think that was mainly because the pain had me so protective/defensive. On day 13 the surgeon said to wait two more weeks before he’d operate, and in the meantime prescribed a Sarmiento brace, hoping the bone will join. If it isn’t staring to repair, he’s going in on the 16th to put a plate and screws. He talked of rotator cuff involvement, leading to possible uneven arm length, and arm not straightening. I’m not to thrilled about the idea of hardware in there anyway, not wanting to have it ache on damp cold days etc. So basically I’m just hoping the bone takes to itself in the next week. Anyone have any input?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-25127110211085504572017-08-17T14:28:11.094-07:002017-08-17T14:28:11.094-07:00Fortunately, I didn't have any nerve damage wh...Fortunately, I didn't have any nerve damage when I fractured my humerus, so I can not advice here. However, as for strength, you should be ok eventually. It is much easier to return strength than range of motion. So, focus on range of motion first and don't build muscle mass on improper shoulder mechanics. Once you range of motion is mostly back you can focus more on strength. Your time frame depends on your age. But six months for 100lb weight seem to be too optimistic.Sergeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-7749765489488615152017-08-14T18:04:28.020-07:002017-08-14T18:04:28.020-07:00Good to know i am not alone too This whole situati...Good to know i am not alone too This whole situation has me going crazy for weeks. I just hope i recover fast and my sister too. We recently got into Car accident July 1st,2017. Its been nearly 6 weeks from the traumatize accident. My sister went through more i feel really bad she had 5 surgeries i thank god she is alive or else i would have been Dead too. I pray every Night for us to recover fast and be like we used to physically and mentally. <br />As a result, i fracture my upper arm (Proximal) its painful but its Getting better. My wound from surgery got disrupted at 4 weeks after the removal of the surgery. I Followed Up an appointment with surgeon he has given me care wound instructions due to the open wound i fear the start of Physical Therapy wich i Will start at week 7. I am Scare they Will have me doing too much for the first time. I am struggling to sleep at Night due to my arm feeling like an open cut still that it is. My arm feels heavy i cant lift it up is it normal?? I dont move my arm just have my sling on is it bad? What can someone recomend me to do? Also i think i have Medial nerve injury it Night be due to the surgery or trauma fue to the car accident i dont know? It start with A radial nerve injury because my thumb feels numb and a burning sensation although i can move my thumb fingers and wrist. Is it something good? But i feel the burning and numbness since day 1 after surgery. <br />I would like to know if it Will go away because i did little research it states it Will go away within 3 months or so. I hope so. I esas b6 and b12 vitamin Will help with any nerve injury like carpal tunnel syndrome. I Will try it. <br />Can someone please tell me what to expect after recovery i was a Certied nurse assistant before the accident Will i be able to function like before. Will i be able to lift patients lime before over 100 lbs?? Any one please help. Im unemployed now the surgeon give me 6 months. Will 6 months be emough to heal and return as a CNA?¿? <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-26295752931542605492017-08-11T08:45:02.428-07:002017-08-11T08:45:02.428-07:00I will say this just do what dr says and do not pu...I will say this just do what dr says and do not push it too much i did and i pay for it everyday.jwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031956865428094897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-81698046652178820762017-08-07T09:53:27.997-07:002017-08-07T09:53:27.997-07:00I also broke my proximal numerous beginning of Jun...I also broke my proximal numerous beginning of June. I fell on way to doctors I was rushing as I had a beauty appointment and was off to Spain on holiday in 2 days. The doctor thought I hadnt broken it but sent me to hospital for x-ray where they found I had and put it in sling. I was back next day to fracture clinic and told to come back in 4 weeks and wear sling but do pendulum exercises after week or so when swelling down a bit. Bruising & swelling really bad right to hand & fingers. I went to Spain on ferry from UK to Bilbao which wad fun especially as rough crossing!! Had trouble sleeping and slept on chaise setter. It is 9 weeks now and at Physio and progress is slow. Tried to drive today but couldn't really change gear so just limped down road in 2nd gear. Very frustrating really want to feel normal. It is interesting to read other comments and to not feel alone. I know it will get better but it will take time. I must do my exercises now so byeJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-5481109051280472252017-07-25T15:08:58.481-07:002017-07-25T15:08:58.481-07:00Hi
It's been a while. I'm still having ...Hi <br />It's been a while. I'm still having treatment with left arm. Now the metal rod that's supporting the bone transfer is still on a wander and is now just under the skin at my elbow. Of what was my elbow. It's still at a right angle. I'm still in pain. And to top it all off my consultant has said he doesn't really have anything more surgical he can perform. So I'm in no mans land yet again. I may sound a bit down but after years and years of pain and up and down on an emotional roller coaster it is hard to stay positive. I will though because being negative uses so much more energy than I being positive. So sorry for the moan. Ok got that off my chest. I really hope that everyone is in an ok spot with there ailments Sending positive energy to all. Good luck on the journey that is a humorous fracture/ break etcAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809489794375826721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-3615230063143824132017-07-25T08:05:43.965-07:002017-07-25T08:05:43.965-07:00For me here it is just over a yr later after i bro...For me here it is just over a yr later after i broke mine and i still have issues. However some of it is cause i did not do some things correctly. Wish we could post pics here.jwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031956865428094897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-1703451465511865272017-07-23T16:24:42.368-07:002017-07-23T16:24:42.368-07:00I fell while walking on June 6, 2017 and the resul...I fell while walking on June 6, 2017 and the result was a proximal humerus fracture. I am now in week 6 of my recovery. Immediately after the fracture I went to the ER. They put me in a sling and told me physio would begin at the 6 week mark. Two weeks after the fracture xray showed no sign of healing. Four weeks after fracture healing showed on xrays. Six weeks xrays showed new bone growth. The othopedic surgeon said my healing was very positive. They were right abut physio at 6 weeks. Although my bone is 50% healed i have been cleared for physio to start. I had my first physio session this week. My range of motion is 50% right now. I've been doing pendelum exercises for the past 2 weeks. I think doing them has helped. Physio right now consists of bench pressing a cane 10 times, 5 times a day and using my good arm to push my injured arm away from my body. It is difficult. But in the few days I've been doing these I can see progress. I'm using my right arm for everything I can without pain. I'm on the long road to recovery. Physiotherapist thinks it will take 3 to 6 months to get reasonable motion. I go back to the orthopedic surgeon in 4 weeks. Until then I'm out of the sling while at home or while sitting at work. For everyone who reads this because you fractured your humerus there is hope. It does get easier. Hang in there and best wishes for a quick recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-60252510590852914122017-06-13T06:54:49.191-07:002017-06-13T06:54:49.191-07:00i broke my left humeral bone at the mid shaft,menh...i broke my left humeral bone at the mid shaft,menh it was a dream to remember ,but i thank GOD for his healing to be able to remove d cast on the 13th week .....i started little stretching got good range in abt 5 days in d arm.....menh will always help does in similar problem... mosesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-32101397675624588612017-04-18T23:25:07.892-07:002017-04-18T23:25:07.892-07:00I fell on my outstretched arm, my dominant arm, an...I fell on my outstretched arm, my dominant arm, and have a proximal fracture. Injury occurred 24th March 2017. We are sailors and in Tahiti so we've been in a Air B and B since the injury, and think if all is well at my follow up on the 27th this month will return to the boat. It's hard to get on and off the dinghy currently! No surgery, just a sling. It was super painful at first and I was using Tramadol, but hated feeling dizzy and tired. No real pain for the last week, just an ache and I take an occasional 1000g Paracetamol. I don't use the sling when in the house. Can sleep on my left side and on my back with a small pillow to support my arm. I can shower, eat left handed and dress apart from my bra...Hubby has been super helpful. I can do pendulum movements and figures of 8 , lift my arm forward straight out at 90degrees with the help of me left arm, lift my arm with elbow bent to shoulder height, put my right arm across my body to touch my left arm and touch my upper thigh on the right side...Just. I'm hoping all is well with the healing process,but it feels pretty comfortable. I am 59 years old, female and reasonably fit. I'm Keen to get better and hope others recover well. I won't be doing any boat stuff for 3 months with no lifting, but hopefully building up after that. The orthopaedic consultant we are seeing is also a sailor and understands our situation. At least Tahiti is a great place to spend a long time! Hopefully my recovery will continue smoothly. It's ironic after 7 years at sea and thousands of miles I've not hurt myself and then I fall in a hotel when we went to see a show....You just never know what is going to happen. Good luck everyone with your recovery xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375873430025341961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-10562152502074564172017-03-09T12:24:18.524-08:002017-03-09T12:24:18.524-08:00Had first appointment with the physiotherapist yes...Had first appointment with the physiotherapist yesterday. I learned so much! Seems that after seven weeks, I still need to allow gravity to do the major work in the pendulum exercise. This is because I have lost all the muscle in my shoulder, chest and shoulder blade surrounding the broken area. Seems that using the arm to do the motions is bad for me as there's no muscle to support the movements. Trying to lift etc from a standing position was pulling on the wrong muscles and this would have resulted in the continuous pain I've had in the neck, shoulder and scapula. I've learned to do some exercises from a lying position, squeezing the shoulder blades together at the same time to help strengthen muscle, and use a cold pack on affected areas after exercises to reduce swelling and inflammation. One day after all this, there is certainly some pain reduction.Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-81481823877845755582017-03-08T13:08:28.896-08:002017-03-08T13:08:28.896-08:00It's now over 3 months, they are doing MRI thi...It's now over 3 months, they are doing MRI this Friday. The swelling got so bad and felt like a rubber band under arm. Went to ER, doctor agree something more going on. PT was making it worse. Any movement, arm swells. I still can't raise arm all the way up unless it's supported, same going sideways. Tendons or muscle I'm thinking got damage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947736809378608310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-61370869517454375192017-03-08T13:08:05.021-08:002017-03-08T13:08:05.021-08:00It's now over 3 months, they are doing MRI thi...It's now over 3 months, they are doing MRI this Friday. The swelling got so bad and felt like a rubber band under arm. Went to ER, doctor agree something more going on. PT was making it worse. Any movement, arm swells. I still can't raise arm all the way up unless it's supported, same going sideways. Tendons or muscle I'm thinking got damage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947736809378608310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-22207966903244724962017-03-04T20:53:20.806-08:002017-03-04T20:53:20.806-08:00also still sleeping in a recliner chair at 9 weeks...also still sleeping in a recliner chair at 9 weeks, how are other doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-48757674650485858212017-03-04T20:52:05.310-08:002017-03-04T20:52:05.310-08:00great blog thanks to everyone, I am at week 9 of d...great blog thanks to everyone, I am at week 9 of distal spiral humerus break, cannot believe the healing time is so lengthy. I have never had a broken bone before. I was wondering if anyone has a comment on the swelling and bruising I still have at this stage? I don't have another appointment to see the doctor for another month and would like to know if this is normal.. I also cannot bend the arm straight or get my fingers to completely tighten in to a fist. any comments would be welcome. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-61665523830682010482017-03-02T13:19:10.321-08:002017-03-02T13:19:10.321-08:00Oh, and by the way, the little details in my post ...Oh, and by the way, the little details in my post above are for those like me who a couple weeks into the fracture, feel lost and clueless about how the healing progresses. The ortho doesn't tell you all these fine details about what to expect. I would think the PT would be more hands on.<br /><br />It's great that eight years after this blog started, that people are still reading and learning from previous posts. This blog is such a relief, to get an idea what to expect. <br /><br />Thanks all!Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188325105181097450.post-82714448004172524302017-03-02T11:57:16.106-08:002017-03-02T11:57:16.106-08:00I slipped down wet steps and broke my left humerus...I slipped down wet steps and broke my left humerus at top of the shoulder. Am at six weeks now. The ortho says it's a pretty "good", uncomplicated break. Seeing what others here have experienced, I am thankful to hear this. I wore a sling for the first two weeks, and have been without it since. Was able to sleep in bed with my arm supported by a small cushion from the first night. Have been sleeping without the cushion for a week now (at five weeks). My arm was able to hang down from the day I stopped wearing the sling, though it pulled on the ligament and I have had to keep moving it up from the elbow, holding across my waist to relieve the pressure. Most of the pain subsided after the first two to three weeks and I came off the pain meds. What remains now is a constant ache in the left side - from neck, shoulder, along arm to elbow, shoulder blade and tenderness on left side of chest, where the arm is still resting on it. Had four x-rays so far and they showed good bone alignment, and doctor was pleased and has continued to say there is no necessity for surgery. I will see a PT for the first time at seven weeks. Finances will limit my ability to maintain that.<br /><br />I started (upon ortho's advice), to do the pendulum movements after two weeks. Now at six weeks there's an encouraging larger range of circular movement. At four weeks I started lifting my arm forward and upward with the assistance of the right arm. Probably am reaching 65-70 degrees now. Also am pushing it away from my side using a stick. Probably reaching 60 degrees. Some days I am unable to manage these exercises more than once or twice, though my aim is to do them three to four times per day. My inability happened on those days when I went out walking for 1/2 to 1 hour, or when I spent a couple hours on cooking or housework. Showering is still terrifying, but at least I can manage. The fear comes more from the fear of slipping in the bathtub. So I am up to only two showers a week, and washing my hair once a week, compared with the daily showers before the fall. I am trying this week to do normal stuff around the house, vacuum a bit. I wash the dishes, though it's probably not the cleanest wash! Cannot raise my arms high enough for a pony tail, but I can clip my hair up awkwardly. I manage personal hygiene better now, at six weeks. I am unable to drive and cannot imagine turning a steering wheel within the next couple weeks/months. Winter conditions have limited my ability to walk outside much. The coat drags on my shoulder where the fracture starts, and it turns quite painful. Have a fear of people bumping into me.<br /><br />What I wonder about most these days, is why the left arm cannot move up on its own. It hangs at my side, though I do have a couple inches of movement this week. Is it nerve or muscle damage, or loss of muscle (of which I seem to have lost most of)? Or is it because the tissue and bone have a long way to go, to heal? So how long does it take to be able to move the arm up to ninety degrees, and then to lift it above the head? Also when were you able to drive again?<br /><br />Can anyone with similar fractures share their timelines? <br /><br />Thanks!Helennoreply@blogger.com