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How to splint a humerus fracture
Identify a proximal humerus fracture.
This type of injury can cause damage to the ball and socket (glenohumeral) joint where the humerus bone attaches to the shoulder girdle. A fracture in this location causes difficulty with shoulder movement, such as trying to raise the arm overhead.

-- Your doctor will do measurements based on the severity of the injury, or joint or socket that was injured. Make a splint for your humerus fracture. -- Palpate (touch) the upper arm and feel for any bumps, lumps or evidence of broken skin. Carefully remove or alter clothing so you can see the entire arm and look for signs of bruising, inflammation or deformity. -- It is important to identify a proximal humerus fracture so that you can get medical attention. For the best chance, a fracture is not identified at the time of injury. -- It will require medical treatment to ensure proper pain and recovery. It is often easier to splint a fractured shoulder with surgery.
Answer:
Palpate (touch) the upper arm and feel for any bumps, lumps or evidence of broken skin. Carefully remove or alter clothing so you can see the entire arm and look for signs of bruising, inflammation or deformity.