What is important to you? Determine what is important for you in choosing treatment for your humerus fracture. Choose the statement that fits you best. Move the orange triangle towards the statement you prefer. Immobilization I don’t mind if I lose elbow motion and might be a little more prone to arthritis. Surgery for repair or replacement I’d accept a scar and the risks of surgery for the chance of a better elbow. 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 More important Equally important More important Immobilization It’s OK if I can’t start moving my elbow for a month. Surgery for repair or replacement It’s worth having surgery for realignment or replacement to be able to move my arm a few weeks earlier. 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 More important Equally important More important Immobilization I’m worried about long-term problems from surgery. Surgery for repair or replacement I accept the risks, discomforts, and inconveniences of surgery. 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 More important Equally important More important Your choice What is your preference? Immobilization Surgery for repair or replacement 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Preference No preference Preference How certain are you about this decision? Very uncertain Very certain 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very uncertain Very certain Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next
