In the realm of physical fitness and well-being, arm care holds a vital place as it ensures the strength, functionality, and flexibility of our upper limbs. With the arms serving as a gateway to our actions and interactions with the world, it becomes essential to nurture and maintain our health. Arm care encompasses a multifaceted approach that combines strength training, proper form, adequate rest, and diligent recovery. By embracing the art of arm care, we empower ourselves to unleash the full potential of our arms, enabling us to effortlessly carry out the activities we love and live life to the fullest.
SOS Hand to Shoulder Center in Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Dubai specializes in providing comprehensive care for all arm injuries, conditions, and ailments. Whether sports injuries, workplace accidents, or falls, our team is dedicated to offering the highest level of treatment and support.
Timely Diagnosis for Effective Care and Repair
Your arm bones are active living structural components that immediately initiate the healing process when broken. However, if the bone is not set properly or if other damages remain undiagnosed, it can jeopardize the future integrity and function of the bone. While the prognosis for a broken arm is generally excellent with prompt attention, certain complications require our expertise. These include joint involvement, compound fractures, and nerve/blood vessel damage.
Recognizing the Less Obvious Broken Arm
While some broken arms are easily noticeable, others may not be so obvious. If you experience reduced mobility accompanied by arm pain, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Bones naturally attempt to heal, but without proper alignment, or if there are complex fracture patterns or damage to surrounding tendons, nerves, or muscles, the arm may not heal correctly.
Review the following symptoms to help identify a possible broken arm:
- Severe pain that worsens with movement
- Swelling and/or throbbing pain
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- Visual deformity or bend in the arm
- Stiffness
- Inability to move the arm, wrist, or elbow
- Difficulty rotating the arm
If the fracture is not protruding through the skin and no obvious deformity is present, X-rays are typically recommended to assess the extent and complexity of the fracture. These images will pinpoint the location of the break and determine if joint involvement is contributing to the injury. In cases where a more detailed examination of surrounding muscles, tendons, and tissues is necessary, a CT scan may be ordered.
Bone Alignment and Immobilization
If you have a displaced fracture, your doctor may need to realign the bone pieces through a procedure called reduction. Depending on the level of pain and swelling, you may receive a muscle relaxant, sedative, or general anesthetic before this process.
Proper immobilization of a broken bone is crucial for effective healing. This may involve the use of a splint, sling, brace, or cast. The duration of immobilization varies depending on the severity of the injury and can range from three to 10 weeks.
At SOS Hand to Shoulder Center, we are committed to providing specialized care and expertise in arm injuries. Trust our team to deliver personalized treatment plans and guide you through a successful recovery process.
