Question 1

how can i improve the healing of my broken forearm? anything i should procure eating or avoiding?
i'm already following docs instructions on the care

Accepted Answer

Good nutrition: A well rounded nutrition is always good but supplements to assist healing don't really help since your body uses calcium and metabolite s already in your body.

Question 2

broken forearm surgery time for recovery (plate and screws)?

Accepted Answer

12-16 weeks: It take some time longer than to healed it depends on the fractures.

Question 3

broken forearm or not? hanging crooked.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Certainly would want to be seen and evaluated and likely have an X-ray to rule out a fracture or dislocation.

Question 4

how painful is it to get a broken forearm?

Accepted Answer

Very: Breaking your arm particularly if displaced with the ends moving is very painful until set or operated on.

Question 5

how can i know if i have a broken forearm or not?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: A x-ray is the only way for sure to know if an arm is broken, but if your arm is acting like you a a joint between the elbow and wrist it is broken and needs treatment.

Question 6

i think my child may have broken forearm. what would that mean?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A fractured forearm means the bones in the forearm have broken.  This needs to be seen by a doctor.  An x-ray will be taken to evaluate the fracture to see if it is displaced.  If it is displaced it may need to be manipulated to get better alignment of the bones and usually will require a cast for anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks depending on the age of the child.  Occasionally fracures require surgery.

Question 7

is there an aftermath of broken forearm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the age group.  The forearm bones rotate around each other so alignment with forearm fracture is very important. Poorly aligned fractures can lead to motion loss. Young children can often be treated with casting and can tolerate some misalignment.  Adults typically need surgery for any displacement.

Question 8

will i need a surgery for my broken forearm?

Accepted Answer

Forearm Fracture: This depends on the angulation/displacement of the bones that are fractured, whether the fracture is open or closed, etc. This decision should be made by an orthopedic surgeon after obtaining either an x-ray or ct scan.

Question 9

any way i can speed up the recovery of my broken forearm?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your MD: Listen to your doctor, have good nutrition and be careful with the arm.  Good luck!

Question 10

what should i wear on a previously broken forearm while playing basketball?

Accepted Answer

If healed, nothing. : Typically, a broken bone that has healed completely as determined by both clinical exam and x-rays does not require protective bracing or padding upon returning to most activities.

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