Humerus fractures are very common fractures in young adult and elderly patients.
Fracture Humerus Showing Callus Formation
Xray of 43 years old female who sured humerus fracture following road traffic accident. The patient was treated conservatively by plaster cast.
The present xray was taken after 3 weeks of injury which shows an attempt of union by fracture.
Though not copious, the presence of callus indicates that healing process is going on.
It may be noted that most of humerus shaft fractures heal well on conservative treatment.
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this is my xray 2 weeks ago, can you pls tell me if theres a callus formation?
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Dr Arun Pal Singh Reply:
December 7th, 2009 at 4:24 am
I do not think there is callus formation yet.
Dear Dr Arun,
J have fractured my left humerus bone on 11th April. As far as the x-ray on 17th May, the fracture has not yet aligned as ca be seen from the image below. Drs have recommended non operative process. I still have pain. What is you opinion that I do? Is there any chance of self healing? How can j get the bone aligned?
Thanks
Dr Arun Pal Singh Reply:
June 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
@Abdi,
Where is the image?