What is an arm fracture?
A person with an arm fracture has broken one of the three bones that make up the arm: the humerus in the upper arm, or the radius or ulna in the forearm.

What are the symptoms of an arm fracture?
Common symptoms of an arm fracture include arm pain, arm swelling, and arm deformity.

How does the doctor treat an arm fracture?
Treatment for an arm fracture may include local reduction of the fracture followed by the application of a splint or cast. Some arm fractures may need to be treated with surgery.