Forearm Fracture
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A forearm fracture is a break in one or both of the bones that make it up, the radius and the ulna. It is a common injury after falls, direct blows, or accidents, both in adults and in childhood.
Common symptoms:
- Intense, immediate pain
- Swelling and visible deformity
- Difficulty moving the wrist or elbow
- Tenderness to the touch in the area
When to seek care? In the face of sharp pain, deformity, or inability to move the arm after a blow, a prompt evaluation is advisable to avoid complications in the healing of the bone.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist is the one to evaluate and follow up on the injury; when it affects the area near the wrist, the hand surgeon may get involved, and in children the pediatric orthopedist. Seeing a professional in time supports a proper recovery.
Data on 1,384 doctors who treat forearm fracture
Which specialist treats forearm fracture?
A forearm fracture should be evaluated by an orthopedist, who will determine whether you need immobilization or surgery. If the fracture involves joints near the hand, a hand surgeon may help with treatment. A general practitioner can provide initial care before referring you to the specialist. You can find these professionals.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in forearm fracture
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is forearm fracture?
A forearm fracture is a break in one or both of the bones that make it up, the radius and the ulna. It is a common injury after falls, direct blows, or accidents, both in adults and in childhood.
Which doctor treats forearm fracture?
A forearm fracture should be evaluated by an orthopedist, who will determine whether you need immobilization or surgery. If the fracture involves joints near the hand, a hand surgeon may help with treatment. A general practitioner can provide initial care before referring you to the specialist. You can find these professionals.