After the plate is removed from the fractured shoulder of humerus, the hand can be lifted slowly after 1-2 months, or around 3-6 months if the injury is more serious. After removing the plate from the fractured shoulder of humerus, the bone scab at the fracture site has been formed, but due to long-term immobilization, the motor function of the shoulder joint will be affected, and the local muscle tissues may have different degrees of atrophy, and can’t bear the gravity right away, so it is necessary to lift your hand slowly after removing the plate for 1-2 months. If the fracture range is large and there is dislocation, the patient’s recovery may be slower, and after removing the plate, the patient can not lift the hand in a hurry, and it takes 3-6 months of recovery before the patient can be properly active. Although the plate has been removed from the shoulder area after humerus fracture, the shoulder area still can’t return to normal immediately, and it needs to carry out functional exercises step by step. If there are localized swelling, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms appear, you need to consult a doctor in time for examination.