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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