What is a broken arm?
A broken bone is a fracture of the arm which involves one or
more of
the three bones of the arm that have been cracked. The arm consists
of 3 major bones — the ulna, radius and humerus. If one has broken an
arm, he/she should seek prompt medical attention. It is necessary to treat a fracture
as soon as possible for proper healing. A simple break can be treated with a
sling, ice and rest. However, the bone may require realignment. A more
complicated break may require surgery to realign the broken bone and to implant
plates, wires, nails or screws to keep the bone in place during healing.
Symptoms
A
snap or cracking sound might be the first indication of broken arm. Symptoms
includes-
- Bruising
- Severe pain, worsen pain when moving the arm
- Swelling
- Deformity compared to the other arm
- Difficult to move
- Inability to move the limb, which may indicate nerve damage
- Numb or tingly
Causes
Almost all injuries to
the arm that result in a broken bone are caused in 2 ways: falls and direct
trauma.
- Falls- Falling on your outstretched hand or
elbow - Sports injuries- Direct blows and injuries on the field or
court - Significant trauma- Arm bones can
break during a car accident, bike accident or other direct trauma or any accident that causes the
direct application of force to a part of the arm - Child abuse- In children, a broken arm might be the result
of child abuse.
Physical therapy
at SOS PHYSIO Rehab
Rehabilitation
begins soon after initial treatment. You doctor might recommend physical
therapy while your arm is still immobilized, after the splint or cast is
removed, to restore muscle strength, joint motion and flexibility.
There are many physical therapy treatments such as Manual therapy & Active Release Techniques (ART) are found to be very effective in treating this type of disorder.
For more information- Contact your local SOS PHYSIO clinic.
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