fracture humerous ,87yrs hemiparesis
My father,aged 87yrs, with DM and Left hemiparesis for 1yrs and 9 months and bed ridden, have broken left humerous 3days ago during passive turning in bed . Orthopaedist adviced functional bracing for fracture spiral mid shaft of humerous but we cannot find it so he used U cast . The x-ray showed osteoporosis. I would like to know what does the appropiate management for my father? What type of functional bracing for my father? Where can I get it?
Thank you for your advices.
khom

Posted By khompakorn Lim on October 02, 2004 at 21:03:48:

Inflated aircells offer comfort and graduated compression with its therapeutic benefits. Worn with a laced shoe, the Air-Stirrup restricts inversion/eversion and permits normal flexion.

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