Treatment Shoulder Fracture

The treatment of the shoulder fracture is prescribed specifically for each patient, depending on the severity of the clinical case and the type of bone damage. Both conservative and surgical treatment is successfully used. The conservative method involves temporary immobilization of the limb by applying a plaster cast or wearing an orthosis. Based on the current condition, the specialist decides which option of the fixing bandage to choose. The duration of fixation is also selected individually and can be from 1 to 2 months. Although, conservative techniques give a positive result, in case of displacement surgical treatment of the shoulder fracture is highly recommended. The advantage of the shoulder repair surgery is that it allows folding all the fragments correctly according to the anatomical features of the shoulder bone. Thus, its motor functions are being restored quickly and the patient can return to his normal activities quickly. The period of full recovery after the surgery depends on the severity of the broken shoulder and how correctly the patient follows all the doctors’ instructions during the rehabilitation process.