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Home :: Elbow Fracture, Radius
Elbow Fracture, Radius
A complete or incomplete break in the head of the radius, one of the bones of the forearm.
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Head of the radius.
- Elbow joint.
- Soft tissue surrounding the fracture site, including nerves, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, cartilage and muscles.
Causes
- Direct blow to the elbow.
- Indirect injury due to falling on an outstretched hand with the elbow stiff,or any injury that causes dislocation of the elbow.
Signs & Symptoms
- Severe pain at the fracture site.
- Swelling around the fracture.
- Visible deformity if the fracture is complete and bone fragments separate enough to distort normal arm contours.
- Tenderness to the touch.
- Numbness and coldness in the lower arm and hand, if the blood supply is impaired.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions .These instructions are supplemental.
- Immobilization of the elbow with rigid splints will be necessary.
- After 48 hours, localized heat promotes healing by increasing blood circulation in the injured area .Use a heat lamp so heat can penetrate the splints.
- After splints are removed,use an ice pack 3 or 4 times a day
.Place ice chips or cubes in a plastic bag, and wrap the bag in a moist towel. Place it over the injured area for 20 minutes at a time.
- Apply heat instead of ice, if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, or heat liniments and ointments.
- Take whirlpool treatments, if available.
Home Diet
- Drink only water before manipulation or surgery to treat the fracture. Solid food in your stomach makes vomiting while under anesthesia more hazardous.
- During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Prevention
- Build adequate muscle strength and achieve good conditioning prior to exercise athletic practice or competition. Increased muscle mass helps protect bones and underlying tissue.
- Use appropriate protective equipment such as padded elbow pads , when participating in contact sports.
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