How Do You Recover From A Broken Arm As An Adult?
When an adult breaks their arm; there is a long healing process. There are two bones in the arm. Depending on the break; it is a possibility that surgery might be necessary. Another possibility is a plate and pins might have to be placed inside the arm. If so this plate and pins would be permanent. A cast will be placed on the arm. After approximately two weeks the surgeon will want to see you; this visit will be to remove the cast and have x-rays taken of the arm. Stitches or staples will possibly be removed at this time. And another cast will be placed on your arm for a short time. Your next visit will be to remove the cast and arm will now be placed in a removable splint. This is when you now will start therapy for at least twelve weeks. Therapy will be approximately two times a week and there will be many exercises to do at home. At the beginning this will hurt. Therapy needs to be started as soon as possible so the arm and hand doesn’t lock. Therapy at the beginning will consist o
