
DAVE WATTS, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Forearm Fracture
Too much pressure on the forearm can crack or break it. Sometimes, the bone does not break but cracks, also called hairline crack or fracture.
Symptoms of Forearm Fracture
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Limited mobility of the forearm
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The out of place or misshapen of the forearm.
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Bruising or swelling around the forearm area.
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Intense pain in the forearm.
Treatment
The most common treatment recommend for forearm fracture is the use of splint or cast.
Surgery
In a few cases, surgery can become mandatory to implant fixation devices like rods, plates, or screws. Usually surgery is recommended when the bones are not lined up. Some other conditions in which surgery can be become necessary for fixing forearm fractures include multiple fractures, damaged ligaments, fracture extending into the joint or loose bone fragments.