

You should feel some discomfort with each stretch, however, it should not be severe pain Each time you perform your exercises try to increase the range of motion within the limits stated.Hold each stretch for a count of 10 seconds.Perform each movement 10 times during each session.All exercises to be done 4 times per day.In addition, a prolonged course of physiotherapy is usually required to assist in regaining a functional range of motion. Your doctor may modify those exercises depending on the type of injury that one has. It is therefore very important that the exercises listed below are performed as described. Regardless of the form of treatment, stiffness is a very common problem after a fractured neck of humerus. Other potential operations include humeral nails, half a shoulderreplacement (hemiarthoplasty), or rarely a reverse shoulder replacement. The most common operation performed for a fractured neck of humerus is fixing the bones with plates, screws, and sutures. This is usually the case if the some of the bone fragments, namely the tuberosities are widely displaced from the rest of the head of humerus. Some fractured shoulders may need an operation. From 3 to 6 weeks the patient can usually commence some shoulder exercises, ranging from gentle pendular exercises to assisted forward elevation. During this period xrays will need to be repeated to ensure the bone fragments do not displace. During the time that the patient wears the sling, it is important that one comes out of the sling to practice hand, wrist and elbow exercises to prevent stiffness from setting in. Most fractures can be treated non-operatively, with a supportive sling for 3 to 6 weeks. There are a wide range of potentially suitable treatments for a fractured neck of humerus, which depend on the type of fracture and the activity level of the patient. A fractured neck of humerus is a common injury of the upper limb. When the head of humerus breaks, it can break into 2 or more pieces, and these pieces can either remain in position (non-displaced) or move out of position (displaced). The humerus is the bone of the upper arm. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.
