A-Z Health Guide from WebMD: Symptoms
Arm Injuries
Topic Overview
Minor arm injuries are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday
wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Arm injuries are most likely to occur
during:
- Sports or recreational
activities.
- Work-related tasks.
- Work or projects around
the home.
Most arm injuries in children occur during sports or play or from
accidental falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports, such as
wrestling, football, or soccer, and high-speed sports, such as biking, in-line
skating, skiing, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Forearms, wrists, hands, and
fingers are the most affected body areas. Any injury occurring at the end of a
long bone near a joint may injure the growth plate and needs to be
evaluated.
Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures because
they lose muscle mass and bone strength (osteoporosis)
as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, which
increases their risk of accidental injury.
Most minor injuries will heal on their own, and home treatment is
usually all that is needed to relieve symptoms and promote healing.
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Last updated: September 21, 2004
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