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Treatment of Fractured Forearm

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Best hospitals and doctors for fractured forearm treatment abroad

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Osteosynthesis for fractured forearm
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Orthopedic rehabilitation
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The St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and,
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The Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur is a modern medical facility with an excellent reputation in Germany and abroad. The medical center is an academic clinic of the University Hospital Mainz, which gives patients the opportunity to take advantage of scientific advances and innovative treatments. The clinic has the widest possi
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According to the Focus magazine, the Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich ranks among the top German hospitals in the Federal State of Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical facility with the highest level of medical care and long traditions. The hospital operates on the basis of the Technical University of Munich and the German
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel is a specialized medical facility where patients can receive top-class diagnostics and conservative and surgical treatment for musculoskeletal diseases, including spinal pathologies. The clinic was founded more than 100 years ago, so it is proud of its rich and successful clinical experience an
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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About the disease

Fractured forearm occurs when a bone cracks in the arm. Overall, there are three major bones in the arms, namely humerus, ulna and radius. Fracture usually occurs in the long shaft of these bones, as this place is the most fragile one and is more susceptible to fracturing in the older age or when the trauma to the arm occurred. The humerus, which is an upper arm bone, is the most common bone, which breaks. The fracture of the forearm mostly occurs as a result of a serious shock to the forearm. Such shock can be a result of a vehicle accident or high-impact fall, usually when the forearm took the whole pressure of an arm when a person instinctively stretched the arm in order to protect other parts of the body, such as head or stomach. In some cases, people who have weak bone structure, can fracture forearm as a result of a twist or simple fall on the outstretched arm. People with osteoporosis and osteochondrosis have weaker bone structure and need to be cautious when walking on ice or other slippery surface. In some cases, contracture in the forearm can led to fracture, although the causes of that are very rare. Such muscle contractures are more common in athletes and sportsmen, who need to throw the ball with an outstretched arm to long extent. Such sports include basketball and baseball. This kind of fracture is even known as “ball thrower's fracture”.

Symptoms

  • Acute pain in the forearm after the fall or accident
  • Swelling
  • Redness in the forearm
  • Limited motion ability
  • Inability to lift the shoulder
  • The fractured arm becomes deformed and seems to be shorter than the healthy one
  • Tenderness
  • Bruising

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination a doctor will examine the structure of the arm to determine if there is any deformity or if the fractured bone can be seen through the skin.
  • An X-ray of the forearm is usually used to determine what type of fracture person has experienced and how severe the fracture is.
  • MRI and CT scan are used sometimes to rule out the possibility of damage to the muscles and other inner structures of the forearm.

Treatment

  • Osteosynthesis is a surgery, used to internally fixate the arm and reduce the pain from the fracture. Some implantable devices, usually made from the metal, are inserted into the arm to support it and to strengthen the bones. These devices need to be worn for several weeks to completely reconstruct the bone. Casting is also used to fixate the forearm in one position and needs to be worn for approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko