Broken arm. I broke the top of my humerus bone in four pieces. Images 6 and 7. If I explain first that I have a an upper humerus fracture which is also impacted. Spirally fracturing my right Humerus. And when you do have to move, you mentally and physically prepare for it and get through it. Granted it still hung like dead weight, still took forever, and I felt woozy as crap afterwards, but..I am clean! Dealing with a broken humerus is one thing, it can be managed, it can be contained. Image 2. Most of these injuries can be treated without surgery with a good, long-term result. Previous post; Next post; About the Author. Bike accident. Injury can cause the Humerus (ball) or the glenoid (socket) of the shoulder joint to break (fracture). Image 5. Put a non-slip rubber mat in the bathtub or shower. Floor mats need rubber backing. Images 3 and 4. Some fractures are better treated with surgery because they may carry a high risk of arthritis if left alone. SHARE TWEET PIN SHARE. Broken Humerus Bone. Week 6 back to have my 4th X-ray still in collar and cuff paid has subsided but it’s still impossible to dress move do anything. Image 1. This is a very painful injury so take your pain relief medication regularly as prescribed by the doctor. Initially, I thought I had hurt my shoulder, but I didn't think it was broken. Try these bath and shower tips to keep you safe: Use a long-handled sponge to scrub your feet, lower legs, and back. Around 3pm on Thursday 15th November 2001, while playing Innebandy (a Nordic game, indoor hockey is the easiest way to describe it), I had the misfortune to collide with a wall at the end of the pitch at high speed. When chatting with Grace and Ellie the other day, they thought it would be fun and perhaps informative if I told you what life is like with my dominant arm out of action. What is lovely, is the fact that it has a ZIPPER on it..hence, OFF for the SHOWER! yeah . Very frustrating and very depressing. The break happened when I crashed while skiing. It will take a minimum of 12 weeks to heal. I have broken humerus and shattered ball and socket. Fantasy Football. When broken it needs specialised care so that you can cope with the problems it brings. As most of you know I have broken my arm. The one thing about pain is that if you don’t move or agitate it, you should be relatively okay. I work full time in retail so unable to work. I went head-first over the tip of my skis and landed on my head and the top of my shoulder. Some might be unlikely to heal, or may heal in the wrong position if not treated surgically. The humerus is the long bone in your upper arm. Share on Facebook.