As a result, the fragment was reduced open with a bone hook, and the arm moved as a unit. The patient was maintained in a gunslinger brace until healing. Most proximal humeral fractures are ...

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that extends ... a broken arm depends on the type and severity of the fracture. The goal of treatment is to put the fractured ends of the bone back ...

Nonoperative treatment for older patients with proximal humerus fractures may yield comparable 2-year outcomes vs. surgery. Researchers questioned the benefits of operative treatment with locking ...

Broken bones normally mend spontaneously if they are set firmly. A finger fracture typically requires three weeks for healing, while one can recover from broken legs in six to eight weeks.

LifeNet Health and Johnson & Johnson MedTech bring novel bone graft, brand named PliaFX Pak, to the U.S. market.