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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.

Answered 6/14/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Orthopedic care: This involves immobization, xrays intially and for follow up and up and therapy when and if needed.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Set the bone& : Apply cast on it and take x-ray to see if the bone i n good position, if is not we may to have to repeat this or do surgery.

Answered 5/5/2019

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

A broken arm: can be anything from minor to major. Fractures have significant pain, deformity and loss of function. Fractures can be stabilized by a splint or Cast initially. An X-ray can confirm if there is a fracture and permanent treatment can be either casting , splinting or surgery depending on the fracture.

Answered 6/17/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Varies based upon a more specific description of the fracture. Some need simply immobilization and time to heal, others require surgery.

Answered 9/13/2017

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