Description forearm fracture
Перелом предплечья – разрушение одной или обеих костей предплечья.
The forearm consists of two bones:
- Лучевая кость – меньшая из костей, It passes on the side of a large Thumb;
- Локтевая кость – большая из костей, It passes on the side of the little finger.
Reasons forearm fracture
Fracture of the forearm, usually, bone caused by trauma, the cause of which can be:
- Falling on an outstretched hand;
- Falling directly on the forearm;
- Direct blow to the forearm;
- Twisting the arms of the normal range of motion of the elbow.
Risk factors for a forearm fracture
Factors, increase the risk of fracture of the forearm include:
- Advanced age;
- Reduced muscle mass;
- Osteoporosis;
- Poor diet;
- Some congenital bone disease;
- Contact sports;
- Violence.
Symptoms of a fracture of the forearm
Symptoms include:
- Pain, often severe;
- Sensitivity, swelling and bruising around the area of injury;
- Reducing the range of movement of the arm;
- Visible swelling or deformation on the fracture site.
Diagnosis of fracture of forearm
The doctor will ask about your symptoms, About, how the accident occurred, will examine the injured area.
Tests may include:
- Рентген – обследование, which uses X-rays, to take a picture of structures inside the body, In this case bones. It is used to search for fracture in the forearm;
- Компьютерная томография – тип рентгена, which uses computer, to make pictures of structures inside of the forearm. It used to take pictures of the cartilage and tendons of the elbow. When complex fractures, КТ может использоваться при восстановлении костей предплечья.
Treatment of fractures of the forearm
Treatment will depend on the location and severity of the injury and includes:
- Return to shattered pieces of bone in the normal position. Sometimes the routine may require anesthesia or surgery;
- Saving a stationary position until the injured bone healing and splices.
Methods, which can be used to save the fixed position of bones:
- Cast (It can be used without or after surgery);
- Metal plate with screws (It requires surgery);
- Screws without additional fasteners (It requires surgery);
To reduce the pain can be assigned analgesic. As the healing will be performed the additional x-rays, that allows you to monitor the treatment and to avoid displacement of bones.
Exercises at the turn of the forearm
After the doctor's permission, you can start to do the exercises to increase range of motion and strengthen the muscles of the broken hand. The main focus will be on restoring movements in the fingers and shoulders. This may be assigned to visit a physiotherapist. Prior to the complete healing of the bones and muscles of the hand can not play sports.
Time forearm fracture healing
Forearm fracture healing takes about 8-10 weeks. With an open fracture healing time will be longer.
If you are diagnosed with a fracture of the forearm, Follow your doctor's instructions.
Prevention of fractures of the forearm
In order to prevent fractures of the forearm:
- Do not expose yourself to the risk of hand injury;
- Eat a diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D;
- Perform exercises to strengthen bones;
- Train your muscles, to prevent falls and protect the forearm;
- Follow safety at work and the participation in sports competitions.