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A broken arm can range from a hairline fracture to a shattering break of one or more bones in the arm. The fractured bone or bones involved could be the humerus, radius or ulna.eMedicineHealth: Broken Arm Overview
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Fast Facts
- AKA: Arm fractureWrongDiagnosis: Arm Fracture
- Occurrences in USA: Approximately 1.1 million people annuallyWrongDiagnosis: Prevalence and Incidence Statistics for Arm Fracture
- 5% of arm fractures involve the humerusAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Broken Arm
- Usually occurs from a fallMayo Clinic: Broken Arm
- Might cause osteoarthritis years laterMayo Clinic: Broken Arm Complications
- Usually immobilized with castWrongDiagnosis: Arm Fracture
- Frequent breaks could indicate bone problemsWrongDiagnosis: Arm Fracture
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Broken Wrist
As the wrist is the joint between the hand and the arm, a broken wrist can result from a either a break in one of the hand bones, or from a break at the lower end of the forearm. The most common wrist fracture is a Colle's Fracture, which is a break at the distal end of the radius, usually resulting from an accident where an outstretched hand takes the impact of a fall.MayoClinic.com: Causes of a Broken Wrist -
Broken Arm Symptoms
Symptoms of a broken arm include severe pain, swelling, bruising and limited range of motion. Often a snapping noise is heard at the time the break occurs.Mayo Clinic: Symptoms -
Broken Arm Treatment
The treatments for a broken arm will vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury, the age and health of the patient, and which bone is broken. Treatments for a broken arm might include a cast, a splint, surgery, anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications and physical therapy. The arm may be put into a sling for additional protection.Mayo Clinic: Treatments and Drugs eMedicineHealth: Broken Arm Treatment American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Treatment -
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@xtremekravmaga | November 14, 2009 07:12 PM -
When I walked with you I did no harm - You have broken my financial arm
@Loria12 | November 14, 2009 06:44 PM -
We also need new billing codes. If someone comes for a broken arm bc of IPV, they should have to bill it as an IPV treatment.
@MassNOW | November 14, 2009 05:57 PM -
in dobson to start moving out. Dont know how im gonna lift with a broken arm. Oh well. What i got to lose.
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