Shoulder Ball-Side Fracture
Proximal Humerus Fracture Treatment in Indore
Proximal humerus fracture treatment may involve sling care, fixation or shoulder replacement depending on fracture pattern, displacement, tuberosity position, bone quality and age.
Surgical neck and tuberosity
Displacement of the head and tuberosities guides treatment decisions.
Complex fracture review
CT helps in head-splitting, joint surface or fracture-dislocation patterns.
Fixation or replacement
Bone quality and reconstructability affect the choice in elderly complex fractures.
Proximal humerus fracture after fall or accident
The fracture near the ball of the shoulder can be stable or complex. Treatment should protect alignment, healing and shoulder movement.
Common symptoms and concerns
- Severe shoulder pain after fall or accident.
- Swelling and bruising around shoulder and upper arm.
- Inability to lift the arm after injury.
- X-ray showing proximal humerus, surgical neck or tuberosity fracture.
- Shoulder fracture-dislocation or numbness after trauma.
Who should consult
- Elderly patients after fall with shoulder fracture.
- Patients with displaced proximal humerus fracture.
- Patients needing CT scan and surgery decision.
- Patients comparing sling, plate fixation and shoulder replacement.
- Families planning recovery and physiotherapy after shoulder fracture.
When proximal humerus fracture consultation is useful
Fracture decisions should be made early enough to protect alignment, tuberosity healing and motion.
Book a consultation for
- X-ray-confirmed proximal humerus fracture.
- Severe pain, swelling or inability to lift arm after fall.
- Greater tuberosity displacement.
- Three-part, four-part or head-splitting fracture.
- Fracture-dislocation, numbness or complex CT findings.
Urgent care warning
- Severe fresh injury, open wound, major deformity, loss of sensation, high fever or rapidly increasing pain should be taken to emergency care first.
- For planned opinion, bring reports so the next step can be explained clearly.
CT and X-ray-based shoulder fracture planning
Treatment depends on fracture geometry, joint involvement, cuff status, bone quality and patient fitness.
Reports to bring
- AP shoulder, axillary or scapular Y X-rays if available.
- CT scan for complex or intra-articular fractures.
- Emergency reduction notes if dislocation was present.
- Medical fitness and osteoporosis details in elderly patients.
Treatment discussion
- Sling and guided follow-up for stable minimally displaced fractures.
- Plate, screw or nail fixation for selected displaced fractures.
- Shoulder replacement or reverse shoulder replacement for selected elderly non-reconstructable fractures.
- Protected physiotherapy timed to fracture stability.
- Osteoporosis and fall-risk review for elderly fracture patients.
Common questions
Short answers for patients comparing symptoms, reports and treatment options.
What is a proximal humerus fracture?
It is a fracture near the upper end of the arm bone close to the shoulder joint.
Does proximal humerus fracture always need surgery?
No. Many stable fractures heal with sling support, while selected displaced, unstable or complex fractures may need surgery.
When is CT scan needed?
CT is useful for complex, intra-articular, head-splitting or fracture-dislocation patterns.
When is shoulder replacement needed after fracture?
Replacement may be considered in selected elderly or complex fractures where reconstruction is unlikely to give reliable function.
Can physiotherapy start immediately?
Physiotherapy timing depends on fracture stability and treatment plan, so it should follow surgeon guidance.
Next Step
Book proximal humerus fracture consultation
Bring X-rays and CT images so fracture stability, fixation need and recovery plan can be discussed.