Broken Arm

Treatment

Treatment for a broken arm depends on the exact site and severity of the injury.

Sling. A simple break may be treated with a sling, ice and rest.
Plaster Cast. Some breaks need a plaster cast to hold the fracture in the correct position whilst it heals.
Manipulation and Plaster Cast. If your fracture is not in the right position (displaced) it may need to be manipulated or straightened. This usually involves a local or regional anaesthetic to numb the arm or a general anaesthetic to put you asleep. After your fracture has been manipulated, a plaster cast is applied.
Surgery. In some cases, your may need on operation to fix your fracture. An orthopaedic surgeon may need to use plates, screws or nails to hold your fracture in the correct place whilst it heals.

After your bone has healed, a physiotherapist can teach you exercises to improve your flexibility and strength.

13 June, 2010