Arm or wrist that looks bent, or a possible broken arm

Overview

Don't straighten it.

Remove rings.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by falls and injuries.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause arm or wrist that looks bent, or a possible broken arm. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Broken arm or wristOften needs care today

  A break in the forearm or wrist, often from falling on an outstretched hand.

What you can do at home

• Splint.
• Ice.

Medicines

Cast or surgery.

At the doctor

X-ray.

Questions you may be asked

• Injury

The exam

An arm exam.

Tests

• X-ray

Prevention

Prevent falls.

• Wrist guards

Check your symptoms

Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.

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