Question 1

what sports can you still play with a broken arm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sorry to say it again but it all depends upon what he injury is. A non displaced fracture is difernet from a fracture that requires reduction , or internal fixation ( surgery)
age is a factor not only fo rthe degree of injury but for who one is competing against. For example is a 5 year soccer star or a 21 year old blue liner!

Question 2

is it possible to play sports after recovering from broken arm? if not, why?

Accepted Answer

If healed yes: As long as the fracture has healed and there is no residual deformity that limits function resumption of sport is usually possible.

Question 3

what happens when your face gets red on one side and white on the other during sports; then your white side arm seems like the circulation is cut off?

Accepted Answer

See a doc!: You don't say what sport or how long this has been going on.  It certainly is concerning, though.  You may be compressing a nerve or artery but where, it is impossible to say without an exam.  Please avoid reaching the level of activity that causes this until you get checked out and find out what the exact problem is.  Do activities that are less strenuous that do not cause this for now.

Question 4

can i use a t.e.n.s unit on my broken arm if i have metal in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Do not position the tens unit over the plate.  Start with a low stimulation and increase slowly to get the pain relief.

Question 5

how painful is a broken arm usually?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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 8

how do you treat broken arm if near epipheses?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the fracture is well aligned, a cast may be all that is required.  Other times the bone may need to be manipulated back in place before casting.  For more severe injuries, surgery may be required.

Question 9

how can i tell my broken arm is healing?

Accepted Answer

X-RAY THE ARM: Physical examination could help to identify healing, but x-ray  is best way.

Question 10

what is the typical healing time for a broken arm?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: This depends on the age and also on what part of the arm is broken.
For an adult the average is about 8 weeks, but will vary depending on which bone and even what part of the bone is broken.  For kids the healing time is faster and the lower the age, the faster the healing.

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