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Fracture of the Upper Arm
Fracture of the Upper Arm
There is one bone in the upper arm, the humerus. If the fracture is near the elbow, the arm is likely to be straight with no bend at the elbow. Fractures usually result in pain, tenderness, swelling, and loss of movement. In addition to the general procedures above, do the following:
If the fracture is in the upper part of the arm, near the shoulder, place a pad or folded towel in the armpit, bandage the arm securely to the body, and support the forearm in a narrow sling. If the fracture is in the middle of the upper arm, you can use one well padded splint on the outside of the arm. The splint should extend from the shoulder to the elbow. Secure the arm firmly to the body and support the forearm in a sling (Fig. 6-3).
If the fracture is at or near the elbow, the arm may be either bent or straight. Regardless what position you find the arm, do not attempt to straighten or move it. Gently splint the arm in the position in which you find it.
There is one bone in the upper arm, the humerus. If the fracture is near the elbow, the arm is likely to be straight with no bend at the elbow. Fractures usually result in pain, tenderness, swelling, and loss of movement. In addition to the general procedures above, do the following:
If the fracture is in the upper part of the arm, near the shoulder, place a pad or folded towel in the armpit, bandage the arm securely to the body, and support the forearm in a narrow sling. If the fracture is in the middle of the upper arm, you can use one well padded splint on the outside of the arm. The splint should extend from the shoulder to the elbow. Secure the arm firmly to the body and support the forearm in a sling (Fig. 6-3).
If the fracture is at or near the elbow, the arm may be either bent or straight. Regardless what position you find the arm, do not attempt to straighten or move it. Gently splint the arm in the position in which you find it.
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Figure 6-3 - Splint and Sling for a Fractured Upper Arm
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