Question 1

what's the difference between a broken arm and a fractured arm?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: "fractured" is just the medical term for broken.

Question 2

i have suffered a further spontanious rib fracture - several previously due to trauma and a recent badly broken arm. what can improve bone strength?

Accepted Answer

DEXA scan: You do not mention your age. The first thing is to see your doctor. A DEXA scan (bone density test) will tell you if your bones are more likely to fracture. Then meds can help to strengthen them.

Question 3

is there a reason i had a broken arm when i was 2 years old, i have fractured bones throughout my life, & i also have joint pain and discomfort daily?

Accepted Answer

Fractures: You may have osteogenesis imperfecta type i which can cause fractures of the long bones, and vertebrae. It also cause joint pain and general discomfort seek help from an orthopedist associated with a teaching hospital and a geneticist to review your situation.

Question 4

what are the tests for arm fracture?

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Radiologic: Diagnosis of arm fracture starts with plain spine x-rays. If DX is uncertain or suspicious for pathologic fx (bone infiltrated by tumor of any kind, including malignancies), then further imaging is required, such as ct, mri, bone scan, pet scan. These decisions must be made by the diagnostician involved.

Question 5

how is an arm fracture typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I'm not exactly sure what portion of the arm that you really are referring to. Some fractures of the shoulder or the humerus require surgery, yet many do not. Many fractures, if not most, of the forearm, require surgery to preserve your range of motion after the fracture heals. So obviously the treatment recommendation depends on the type of fracture and its location.

Question 6

how is an arm fracture typically diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Xray: Xrays are used to diagnosis fractures.

Question 7

should a toddler's arm fracture be in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Must of the time yes, however depend upon where the fx is, the particular bone involved and the characteristic of the fx.It varies from a simple splint to a full arm cast.

Question 8

hey docs, should toddler's arm fracture be in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some fractures in toddlers are little more than a dent in the bone, like a dent in a can.It is stable and is often just places in a soft splint. Others might require quite an elaborate cast. It all varies with the type and location of the injury.

Question 9

what are the risks of a child having an arm fracture from biking?

Accepted Answer

Variable: No strong evidence...But same as skiing, snowboarding, jumping on trampoline and being an active kid.

Question 10

is it possible to treat an arm fracture without a cast?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Not recommended usually...But very rarely a splint can be used.

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