Q: broken arm, how long before i can drive?

Depends: This depends on the type and severity of the fracture, and on the treatment being utilized, among other factors. For example, if you had a minor fracture of the wrist on your non dominant arm treated in a short arm cast, you may be able to begin driving immediately. See your physician for clarification.

Q: how can i relieve pain from a broken arm?

NSAID's: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful. Sometimes a physician may prescribe a narcotic at the time of injury if pain is severe. Acupuncture is also great at reducing this type of pain. Take care.

Q: what is the best way to heal a broken arm?

Depends: The best way to heal a broken arm depends on the specific bone fractured and the position of the bones. Some fractures are best treated with immobilzation or casting. Others do better with operative intervention.

Q: can you get broken arm by hitting on door?

Yes!: Are you asking about your forearm? You can fracture your ulna (one of the forearm bones) by hitting directly against an edge with a lot of force. This is called a nightstick fracture. It would be very painful and you might feel movement and grinding at the fracture site. It would take a lot of force in a young person.

Q: how can i recover from a broken arm faster?

Stay healthy: The best way to heal from a broken arm is the following: -stay healthy and treat any chronic health conditions -stop smoking if you do -adequate calcium intake (not excessive) -stick to your doctor's treatment plan whether it be casting, splinting, immobilization, or surgery.

Question 1

what is done for a broken arm?

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DEPENDS ON LOCAION: Displacement and location will be variable. An xray will help with the decision.

Question 2

how can you treat a broken arm?

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Cast: Most commonly, a broken arm is treated by placing a cast (plaster or fiberglass) on the affected arm for approximately 6 weeks until the fracture is healed.

Question 3

how painful is a broken arm usually?

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Painful: Broken bones don't say i think i'm broke, they say i'm broke.  Most people feel silly when they say i think i broke a bone when they finally break a bone, as the difference is significant.  Pain interpretation is very individualized though.  Some have high pain thresholds and some have very low thresholds.

Question 4

how much time will my broken arm hurt?

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Variable: Everyone is a little different in terms of how long discomfort after a broken bone will last.  Other factors include how much you move the arm (limb) that was injured and your bone density.  Typically fractures/breaks heal within 6-8 weeks and most of the pain occurs in the first 1-2 weeks if the break is stabilized in a cast or proper splint.

Question 5

how to stay in shape with a broken arm?

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Variable: Recumbant bike, walking, hiking uphill, maybe running depending on fracture. Lunges, weightless squats, standing hamstring curls, some pilates. >nutrition<
talk with your doc, but if surgery is done i tend to restrain from exercise for 3-4 days to allow the skin to start to heal...

Question 6

broken arm, how long before i can drive?

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Depends: This depends on the type and severity of the fracture, and on the treatment being utilized, among other factors.  For example, if you had a minor fracture of the wrist on your non dominant arm treated in a short arm cast, you may be able to begin driving immediately.  See your physician for clarification.

Question 7

how can i relieve pain from a broken arm?

Accepted Answer

NSAID's: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful. Sometimes a physician may prescribe a narcotic at the time of injury if pain is severe. Acupuncture is also great at reducing this type of pain. Take care.

Question 8

what is the best way to heal a broken arm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The best way to heal a broken arm depends on the specific bone fractured and the position of the bones.  Some fractures are best treated with immobilzation or casting.  Others do better with operative intervention.

Question 9

can you get broken arm by hitting on door?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Are you asking about your forearm?  You can fracture your ulna (one of the forearm bones) by hitting directly against an edge with a lot of force.  This is called a nightstick fracture.  It would be very painful and you might feel movement and grinding at the fracture site.  It would take a lot of force in a young person.

Question 10

how can i recover from a broken arm faster?

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: The best way to heal from a broken arm is the following:
-stay healthy and treat any chronic health conditions
-stop smoking if you do
-adequate calcium intake (not excessive)
-stick to your doctor's treatment plan whether it be casting, splinting, immobilization, or surgery.

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