I cracked my humeral head on 3 sides of the ball part, like a “c” shape, on Dec 28 and after x-rays was given a sling and swathe as it is not displaced. I saw an orthopaedic doctor on Jan 2 who said I should continue with the sling and swathe but then start light motion exercises 3 weeks from then – which is about now.

I’m a little worried as I have now started to try to move it, but when I try to lift my arm out to the side it pops at the shoulder and is very painful. It hurts when I try to extend my elbow but sort of a muscle ache which I would expect after a month in one position and I had a lot of bruising on my bicep. My movement is getting better every day but am I expecting too much too soon? I’ve read it can take up to 6 weeks for a fracture to mend?

I DON’T have INSURANCE or much money so am reluctant to go back to the doctor, pay for more x-rays and consultation if I’m just going to be told its too soon and to give it more time.

Any advice would be much appreciated I have electronic copies of my x-rays.

Im 27 years old, non- smoker, in good shape and have been maintaining a healthy diet with extra calcium and vitamins since the accident

Thank you

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