2022年8月11日 · A broken arm involves one or more of the three bones in your arm — the ulna, radius and humerus. One of the most common causes of a broken arm is falling onto an outstretched hand. If you think you or your child has broken an arm, seek prompt medical attention. It's important to treat a fracture as soon as possible for proper healing.

2024年1月16日 · A broken arm happens when any of the three bones in your arm are fractured. It’s more common to break one of the two bones in your forearm (your ulna and radius), but severe traumas like falls and car accidents can break your upper arm bone (humerus). Most people need to wear a cast for several weeks while their arm heals.

2022年8月11日 · 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. In adults, fractures of the arm account...

With a broken arm, one or more bones are cracked. Usually, a broken arm is diagnosed by X-ray. Learn about types, treatments, symptoms, healing time, pain relief, and surgery.

2022年8月11日 · Treatment of a broken arm depends on the type of break. The time needed for healing depends on a variety of factors, including severity of the injury; other conditions, such as diabetes; your age; nutrition; and tobacco and alcohol use. Fractures are classified into one or more of the following categories: Open (compound) fracture.

2022年10月31日 · A broken arm is a break or crack in one or more bones in the arm. It may be painful, and the arm may swell. People should seek medical advice as soon as possible.

2018年10月31日 · Learn how to recognize and treat a broken arm. A break or fracture can happen to any of the three bones in your arm: humerus, ulna, or radius.

Most of the time, a broken arm is caused by trauma. In younger people, common causes are falls from a height, sports injuries and motor vehicle accidents. In older people with weaker bones, a trip and fall from a standing height is a common cause of a broken arm. Sometimes it can be easy to tell that an arm is broken, such as when it looks crooked.

2024年12月6日 · A broken arm, also known as an arm fracture, occurs when one or more of the bones in your arm crack or break. Broken arms are common and can result from falls, accidents, or sports...

2025年3月6日 · Sometimes you can feel numbness or tingling in your arm. If you think you (or someone you are with) have broken an upper arm, you should seek medical attention straightaway. If you think it is a bad break, call 999/112/911. The upper arm has one long bone, called the humerus.