What can fracture around the top of the arm bone (proximal humerus)?
The proximal humerus is formed of several parts. These are the head, greater tuberosity, lesser tuberosity & neck. The head is the part that articulates with the glenoid to form the shoulder joint. The greater tuberosity & lesser tuberosity are the parts where the rotator cuff tendons attach. The neck is the part that connects the other three parts of the proximal humerus to the rest of the arm bone. In general, undisplaced fractures are treated in a sling and physiotherapy within one to two weeks. Displaced fractures will require operative fixation that depends on the number of broken fragments and the degree of displacement. I have a fracture and I am not sure what is the best treatment for me! This depends on several factors. One is the fracture assessed by x-rays and computerised tomography (CT) scans. Other factors, are the condition of your bones in general and your level of activity. Taking these factors into account, your doctor will discuss the options for treatment with you a
