How broken arm can affect your body?

 Broken Arm

A broken or fracture of the arm refers to the cracking of one or more bones in the arm. This is a common injury in both children and adults. In adults, arm fractures account for almost half of all fractures. In children, forearm fractures are second only to clavicle fractures.

The arm consists of three prominent bones. The humerus extends from the shoulders to the elbows. This is called the upper arm or simply the arm. At the elbow, the humerus is attached to two bones, the radius, and ulna. These bones extend from the elbows to the wrists and are considered the forearm.

Symptoms

The first sign of a broken arm may be a crunch or crunch. Signs and symptoms include:

• Severe pain that may increase with movement
• swelling
• rotten
• deformities such as bent arms and wrists
• You cannot turn your arm from palm to palm or vice versa.

Treatment

The most crucial aspect of fracture management is determining which fractures can be treated outpatients and require hospitalization.

In most cases, a broken arm can be treated in the emergency room.

For most fractures, a sprint or partial cast must be applied to stabilize the broken bone. Some damage, especially in the upper arm and shoulder, may only need to be fixed to the sling.

In addition to fixing the broken arm with a splint, doctors prescribe pain medications and ice to reduce swelling.

Wounds that usually justify hospitalization include:

• Bone with tears in the area that goes through the skin or is broken
• Fractures associated with nerve damage
• Fractures related to vascular damage
• Complex fractures with multiple fractures, joint involvement, or instability in emergency departments and clinics

Most broken Arms do not require hospitalization. For all other fractures, we recommend following the treating physician with an orthopedist (bone specialist). The orthopedist will then determine if more care is needed (sprinting, casting, or ongoing surgery) based on the fracture type.

A broken or fractured arm means that one or more of the bones of the arm have been cracked. This is a common injury occurring in both children and adults. Read about more it on Webmd.com

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