How long the proximal humerus fracture can lift the arm (arm lifting), according to the severity of the fracture and the specific treatment method to decide, in general, conservative treatment patients need about 3 months to lift the arm on their own, internal fixation surgical treatment of the patient 1~2 weeks after the operation can be under the guidance of the doctor to gradually begin to lift the arm activities.
1. Conservative treatment: Proximal humerus fracture is not displaced or slightly displaced, conservative treatment can be taken. The patient needs to be protected by plaster or brace, generally about 2 months, the fracture end can be stabilized to reach the basic healing, at this time, you can gradually transition from passive muscle exercise to active joint activities such as forward and backward flexion and spreading and other movements.
However, if you want to lift your arm on your own, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions after taking a radiograph and reviewing the fracture, which will take about 3 months.
2. Surgery: If the proximal humerus fracture is serious and the displacement is obvious, internal fixation surgery is needed. After the wound is stabilized, no infection, no local exudate, about 1~2 weeks, you can gradually carry out the shoulder joint rehabilitation training such as lifting the arm under the doctor’s guidance.
Proximal humerus fracture is adjacent to the shoulder joint, passive and active rehabilitation training should be carried out as early as possible to avoid joint stiffness and muscle atrophy, but the specific exercise time should be decided according to the general condition and fracture recovery, so we should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to make gradual progress, to avoid overactivity, and to avoid strenuous exercise. If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor in time.