What is used to secure a fractured forearm?

Answer 1

The sling is used on an unmended fracture not merely to support the arm but also to keep the patient from using his or her arm as it is normally used. Once the fracture begins to mend the physician usually will allow the patient to discontinue the use of the sling but it can be used if the arm hurts and it feels more comfortable in the sling.

I have found another great reason for the sling. It gets others to treat you tenderly and carefully so you don't get re-injured.

Answer 2

Yes, as long as it's not causing great pain to do so. If the break has the bones severely misaligned and you try to move the arm to a slinged position it could severely damage both muscle tissue and blood vessels. If the arm is in that bad of shape, just try to splint it and get to the hospital.

Answer 3

Use some form of a rigid splint and sling.

Answer 4

The forearm will require splinting before putting on the sling and binder.