Humeral Fracture Brace

A Shoulder and Upper Arm Brace for Humerus Fractures — Holds the Bone Still While Letting You Move Your Elbow and Hand

 

A humerus fracture — a break in the upper arm bone between the shoulder and the elbow — is one of the more disorienting injuries to manage, because the arm still looks normal and can move at the elbow and hand, but the bone itself needs to be held completely still to heal. The medi Humeral Fracture Brace does exactly that: moldable aluminum splints hold the humerus in a defined, stable position while the adjustable straps accommodate the swelling that comes and goes during the first weeks of healing, and the removable forearm sling supports the lower arm weight early in recovery. Thorough immobilization. Manageable daily life.

Product Details

Support Level: Maximum (Fracture Immobilization)

Best For:

•       Proximal humerus fractures — breaks at or near the shoulder end of the upper arm bone

•       Humeral shaft fractures — breaks along the mid-section of the upper arm

•       Fractures requiring internal rotation immobilization during healing

•       Post-surgical upper arm care after fracture fixation

•       Anyone whose orthopedic surgeon has prescribed a humeral fracture brace

Why the Humeral Fracture Brace Works

Moldable Aluminum Splints That Hold the Bone in Position

Stable aluminum splints run along the outer surface of the upper arm, holding the humerus in the defined position required for fracture healing. The splints can be gently shaped to conform to the individual contour of the arm — improving contact and reducing the pressure points that straight rigid splints create. Crucially, the splints can also be temporarily removed by your provider for X-rays without disturbing the brace's overall fit, then replaced and re-secured in the same position.

Individual Straps That Adjust as Swelling Changes

Upper arm swelling fluctuates significantly during the first weeks after a humerus fracture — particularly in the first 48 to 72 hours. Each strap on the brace adjusts independently, so as swelling increases you can loosen individual straps without refitting the whole brace, and as swelling resolves you can snug them back down to maintain the right level of immobilization. That adaptability means the brace stays therapeutically effective throughout the healing process rather than becoming either too tight or too loose.

Removable Forearm Sling for Early Recovery Support

The forearm sling that attaches to the brace supports the weight of the forearm and hand during the early weeks of recovery — reducing the downward pull on the fracture site that would otherwise be created by arm weight. As healing progresses and the fracture stabilizes, the sling can be removed while keeping the humeral splints in place, allowing the elbow to begin gentle movement ahead of removing the upper arm immobilization entirely.

Easy On and Off Despite the Injury

The hook-and-loop strap system allows the brace to be applied and removed without requiring significant arm manipulation or a second person's help. For a patient managing a painful upper arm fracture, that independence with daily dressing, hygiene, and brace management matters enormously to quality of life during recovery.

Built for Your Active Life

Ideal activities while wearing:

•       Daily living activities during fracture recovery — all waking hours as directed

•       Sleeping — protecting the fracture site during the night is as important as during the day

•       Walking and gentle daily movement cleared by your provider

•       Physical therapy sessions where the provider may temporarily adjust the brace

•       Any activity your surgeon has permitted during each stage of your healing protocol

 

Do not self-adjust the splint position or attempt to mold the aluminum at home without guidance from your orthopedic provider. Splint alignment is critical to fracture healing — changes should be made at clinical visits by your surgeon or their team.

Is the Humeral Fracture Brace Right for You?

This might be the right brace for you if:

•       You have a humerus fracture — a break in the upper arm bone — and your surgeon has prescribed a fracture brace

•       You need something that holds the upper arm firmly while leaving the elbow and hand free to move

•       You want a fracture brace with straps that adjust for swelling rather than requiring a new fitting as you heal

•       Your surgeon needs to be able to remove the splints for X-rays without taking the whole brace off

 

Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance