does any1 know what physio is involved to a humerous bone fracture after brace removed

was just wondering if anyone had experianced a humerus bone fracture and what there recovery time was ,ive still got my brace on after 7 weeks

[Dr Vinod]

Mid-shaft fractures may damage the radial nerve, which traverses the lateral aspect of the humerus closely associated with the radial groove. The median nerve is vulnerable to damage in the supracondylar area, and the ulnar nerve is vulnerable near the medial epicondyle, around which it curves to enter the forearm.
If you did not have any other associated damage other than the humerus bone the healing would be complete in 3 months and after physiotherapy in 6 months you would be getting most of your strength and functions.
When the site is diaphyseal, bone healing will be achieved after a mean period of 18 months Take care!

[PAM751]

thanks for replying,i have had my arm out of my brace today to do my exercises,which involve moving my arm out in a circle motion i try to widen the circle,s each day,is there anything else i can be doing to improve this and am i alright to take my brace of completly and put a support bandage on thanks

[Dr Vinod]

If you had a simple fracture of the humerus at the shaft and the healing is perfect this movement is sufficient.

The most important thing is try not to exert pressure and do not force yourself. You need time and endurance and try to strengthen yourself slowly and in a continous way.

In adults it is adviced whenever there is early mobilisation as in your case by using a cast brace, once the fracture becomes sticky. Children can use chest arm bandage.
Take care!