How can I tell if my arm is broken?

How can I tell if my arm is broken?

Signs and symptoms include:

1. Severe pain, which might increase with movement.
2. Swelling.
3. Bruising.
4. Deformity, such as a bent arm or wrist.
5. Inability to turn your arm from palm up to palm down or vice versa.

Can you bend your arm if its broken?

If your elbow shows any of the following signs you may have a fracture or another injury that needs medical attention. Flexion and extension: You should be able to bend your elbow so that you can touch your shoulder with your fingertips. You also should be able to fully straighten your arm.

How can you tell if you broke your upper arm?

What are the symptoms of a broken upper arm?

1. You will be unable to use your arm.
2. Your elbow or upper arm may be swollen.
3. Your elbow or upper arm may bruise.
4. If it is a very severe break, your arm may be a different shape.
5. You may notice tingling or numbness.

Can you break your upper arm?

Upper arm fractures occur at the upper end of the upper arm bone (humerus), affecting the shoulder joint. Upper arm fractures usually result from a fall on an outstretched arm. Usually, the broken pieces of bone remain in place or close together and thus tend to heal on their own.

How do you heal an injured arm?

Rest and protect an injured or sore area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. Ice will reduce pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling.

What happens if you fall on your arm?

Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury. Acute injuries usually require prompt medical evaluation and may include: Bruises (contusions), which occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often from a twist, bump, or fall.

How long should a broken arm hurt?

Your doctor fixed a broken (fractured) bone without surgery. You can expect the pain from the bone to get much better almost right after the procedure. But you may have some pain for 2 to 3 weeks and mild pain for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

How long can you go with a broken arm?

In most cases it takes around 6 to 8 weeks to recover from a broken arm or wrist. It can take longer if your arm or wrist was severely damaged. You will need to wear your plaster cast until the broken bone heals. The skin under the cast may be itchy for a few days but this should pass.