Hi Ruthie, I am sorry you are going through this. A year ago I fell and fractured my humerus in 3 places, along with a rib. Had surgery, a plate and 9 nails are drilled into my bones along with cadaver bone to cement and seal the deal.

A week later, started PT. At that time I thought I would never be able to use my arm again! It took 8 months of intensive PT 3 days a week. It was rough. My therapist kept telling me to believe in myself and I would get there. It was hard work. I was 63 when i fell, in good health and active.

A year later I am better. I do have some limited range of motion. I do have pain on someday when I over exert. But I am able to do things I did before. I still do the PT exercises.

So I can't say this strongly enough, keep at it, don't get discouraged and do the best you can everyday. It is a process, don't rush it, it takes time. Hang in. Please keep us updated.