Forearm Fracture: Understanding Radius Bone Breaks & Symptoms

If you have broken your lateral bone of the forearm, you have likely fractured the radius bone.

- The radius bone is one of the two long bones that run from the elbow to the wrist.

- The other bone in the forearm is the ulna.

Symptoms of a broken lateral bone of the foreharm may include:

- Pain

- Swelling

- Tenderness

- Bruising

- Deformity

- Difficulty moving the arm or wrist

Diagnosis of a broken lateral bone of the forearm is typically made based on the symptoms and a physical examination. X-rays may also be ordered to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment for a broken lateral bone of the forearm typically involves:

- Immobilization in a cast or splint

- Ice

- Elevation

- Pain medication

- Physical therapy