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INFORMATION ABOUT: Ankle Elbow Foot Fractures General Hand Hip Knee Pain Management Shoulder Wrist View Web RX Copyright Statement Patient Education Disclaimer		« Back I am in my eighties and recently acquired a humeral head fracture from a fall. I wasn’t doing so good with this arm prior to this fall and didn’t really use it anyway.  My surgeon does not want to fix it.  Is this ok or should I get a second opinion? Literature shows decent result in no surgical correction in a small population of older individuals who are not in pain or do not functionally rely heavily on their arm.  In the future if this becomes a problem it can be addressed then. References: « Back *Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic. All content provided by eORTHOPOD® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission.