“Should a broken arm be on a cast?”
I was walking across the street and was hit by a car. My humorous on my left arm is broken. Should it be in a cast?
Female | 59 years old
5 Answers
OrthopaedicSurgeonOrthopaedicSurgeon
You should see an orthopedist. The x rays determine the decision
It depends where the fracture is and what the bones look like on an X-ray. A well-trained and competent orthopedic surgeon will definitely know what to do and give you good advice. To answer your question specifically, it does not always need to be in a cast. The details determine the treatment.
Yes
Fractures of the arm bone or humerus can be treated in different ways depending on where the arm is broken. For humerus fractures in the mid-portion or what we call the diaphysis of the humerus bone, they are typically NOT treated in a cast, but rather with what is called a fracture brace. This brace gives compression of the arm and then with movement of the elbow, flexion and extension, the fracture will start to realign and heal. The majority of the time these fractures heal without surgery. Even if the bone heals a little crooked, you won't even notice it and you should regain full motion and strength of that arm!
Hope this helps!
Dr. Stetson
Hope this helps!
Dr. Stetson
Most likely. You must see an orthopedic specialist.
