Question 1

how long does it take for a broken bone in the forearm to heal?

Accepted Answer

About 6 weeks: Bone healing takes about 6-8 weeks for 70% healing. Full healing can take 3 months or longer. An orthopedist should be monitoring it until full healing to avoid problems such as mal union or non union.

Question 2

what is the name for the 'shorter bone' of the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Radius: The radius is the shorter of the two bones, but they are very similar in length.  The radius is wider close to the wrist, and the ulna is wider close to the elbow.  Both bones together make up the forearm.

Question 3

my forearm bones feel like they are going to break when i lift heavy objects at work?

Accepted Answer

Suggestions : Obviously if the weight is a problem don't exert yourself. There are many reasons for feeling like this including bone disease, muscle or tendon weakness or injury or possibly nerve issues. Conversely it could just be that this weight is simply too heavy and there is nothing wrong with you health wise. Talk to your physician about it.

Question 4

my bone size of forearm is comparably way too small. and i am skinny too. please tell me what should i do to make it larger? my age is 19.

Accepted Answer

Forearm size: At this age, there's no much to do as your bone plates have closed. Not sure if one of your forearms or both are small and if they are disproportionately small compared with other bones.

Question 5

my light forearm just started to hurt out of no where. it feels like the pain is in my bone. i can't even pick my arm up it hurts so bad. ?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Pain you are describing needs to evaluated by a DR

Please call and get apt today or go to the ER

Question 6

i had surgery on my forearm more then a year ago, the wound has not closed now there is a piece of bone coming out of the arm, it looks dry, can i break the piece off?

Accepted Answer

Unhealed wound: Do not do anything. Cover the wound with sterile gauze( first wipe around with alcohol or gentle soap and water). Go to ER/ urgent care or orthopedist within 24 hours and have them address the issue. You need a x-ray and assessment of the wound

Question 7

fractures of both bones of the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Most require ORIF: If the fractures are in the mid- shaft( mid forearm) this will require surgery( generally plating of both bones). If the fractures occurred near the wrist they can occasionally be treated non- operatively( casting). See an orthopedic surgeon. Best of luck!

Question 8

i feel a sharp pain in my forearm when working on my biceps.pain occurs when i lower the weight(relax). it feels like it's in the bone. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Tendon: This is most often from over training with excessive strain of the tendons. Be careful working through the pain as this could lead to rupture.  Especially if the pain is in front of the elbow, this could be injury to the distal biceps tendon.

Question 9

i fell from bicycle 4 weeks ago and my right forearm absorbed the impact. bones are fine, muscle hurts a lot when used since then.

Accepted Answer

A sprain: The pain from a sprain can last 4-6 weeks but should be slowly getting better.Make sure you and move your elbow completely.If the pain last any longer, see your doctor.

Question 10

kicked on forearm two days ago, hurts to touch and move around also grabbing things hurts it as well.  no visible bruising on outside,  but bone hurts?

Accepted Answer

Observation: With no visible bruising, unlikely a fracture has occurred, but I would splint the forearm and watch.  If still painful after 7 to 10 days, would recommend to get an Xray.

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