A proximal humeral fracture is diagnosed if there is a bone break in the area surrounding the humeral head, commonly known as the ball of the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint. The humeral head is located at the top of the humerus (upper arm bone). The fracture can also include bone below the spherical portion.
A fracture of this nature usually takes 6 to 12 weeks to heal. However, recovery time depends on the severity of the break, your age, surgery or not, and how well you follow your doctor’s instruction.
Cyclist Proximal Humerus Fracture Video Part 1
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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew talks about a recent crash injury, and the recovery plan. JOM will document his recovery from start to full healing, more to come in Part Two.
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This ought to be an interesting series. Especially for us old farts like myself. Injury at 76 is one of my nightmares.
A note of interest . I found an Aussie YT , Joe Ryan, traveling about the world on his Royal Enfield Himalayan. The gravel roads in Tasmania look very tasty. His Himalayan ride was other worldly.
Take care.
I did the same thing to myself skateboarding a few years ago (I was 51 years old at the time – I know, I’m an idiot), I opted for surgery. It took a while to heal but I am back in the pool, playing water polo, able to surf, all the things I enjoy, riding a bike is no problem JOM. It is demoralizing at first but the human body is capable of miraculous things. You’ll be right mate. Good luck.
Thanks John, appreciate your kind words! I am slowly regaining range of motion with my rehabilitation.