Key points Test your knowledge about humerus fractures: Do fractures of the proximal humerus need surgery to heal? Yes That is incorrect. Proximal humerus fractures heal with or without surgery. No That is correct. Proximal humerus fractures heal with or without surgery. The bone may heal in a better position with surgery. Yes This is correct. Surgery can put the bone in a better position. No This is incorrect. Surgery can put the bone in a better position. If I choose to have surgery, there’s a chance I’ll have a complication from the surgery. Yes This is correct. Approximately 9 out of a 100 people experience a major complication that is treated with more surgery. No This is incorrect. Approximately 9 out of a 100 people experience a major complication that is treated with more surgery. If I choose surgery, I can return to sports or work sooner. Yes This is incorrect. The fracture needs 3 months to be ready for forceful use (e.g. heavy lifting, supporting one’s body weight) - with or without surgery. No This is correct. The fracture needs 3 months to be ready for forceful use (e.g. heavy lifting, supporting one’s body weight) - with or without surgery. 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 × Register U kunt de volgende keer inloggen op www.decisionaid.info/login with this digit code and the password that you created. PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password Re-enter password × Log-in PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password
