What should be paid attention to in conservative treatment of proximal humeral fractures

When the human body is hit by external force, it is possible to cause a proximal humeral fracture. Through examination, if there is no major problem with the large bone of the humerus and the degree of fracture is very mild, then conservative treatment can be chosen. Once the condition is too serious, it must not be delayed and needs timely surgery for treatment. So what should be paid attention to in the conservative treatment of proximal humeral fractures?

First, what should we pay attention to in the conservative treatment of proximal humeral fractures? This method of conservative treatment of proximal humeral fractures is generally suitable for most proximal humeral fractures. If the fracture is well aligned, you can choose to fix it with a small splint first, then check again after one month and take an X-ray to see how the fracture is healing. If the fracture heals gradually, internal fixation and percutaneous puncture can be used to provide sufficient stability to promote shoulder joint movement and function.

Second, rehabilitation needs to begin after the fracture heals. The first step in rehabilitation is functional exercise, and the patient will definitely feel pain and discomfort at first. Therefore, before exercising, the first thing to do is physical therapy for the shoulders and upper arms, mainly hot compresses and massage to relax the muscles, and then do small-scale exercises. In this way, you can gradually increase the amount and range of motion. This training takes about two months. Normal functions can be restored. Also, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time. In addition, after a humeral fracture, you should pay attention to a balanced diet. You can eat more lean meat, fish, eggs, milk, legumes, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc., and pay attention to gradually resuming exercise.

What should be paid attention to in conservative treatment of proximal humeral fractures? Conservative treatment is a blessing in disguise, as surgical treatment would be a real pain. Moreover, according to the doctor, most of the people who suffer from this type of fracture are elderly people, and the recovery effect after the fracture heals is generally not ideal, and shoulder joint dysfunction often remains. Young people should not have any major problems after recovery, but they should still pay attention to exercising more and protecting the fracture site from accidental injuries.