A to Z: Fracture, Radiusenparentshttps://kidshealth.org/EN/images/headers/P-khAZDictionary-enHD-AR1.jpgA fractured radius is a broken bone in the lower arm. It is a common injury that usually heals quickly.fracture, radius, bone, bone, broken, arm, lower arm, cast, distal, broken arm, arm fracture, fractured arm, CD1Emergency Department, CD1Orthopedics, CD1Sports Medicine03/27/201303/21/201909/02/2019510bb61a-4b84-4e5b-af7c-ec766d640132https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/az-fracture-radius.html/<p><em>May also be called: Broken Arm</em></p>
<p>A fractured radius is a <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/b-bone.html/">broken bone</a> in the lower arm. It is a common injury in kids and teens that usually heals quickly.</p>
<h3>More to Know</h3>
<p>The radius is the bone on the thumb side between the elbow and wrist. Someone may fracture the distal (lower part) of the radius when holding out an arm to try to stop a fall.</p>
<h3>Keep in Mind</h3>
<p>Most of these fractures only require wearing a <a href="https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/casts.html/">cast</a> on the lower arm, although some breaks will need a long cast (above the elbow). Healing time varies, but a cast usually is worn for 4–6 weeks.</p>
<p><em>All A to Z dictionary entries are regularly reviewed by KidsHealth medical experts.</em></p>Bones, Muscles, and JointsWithout bones, muscles, and joints, we couldn't stand, walk, run, or even sit. The musculoskeletal system supports our bodies, protects our organs from injury, and enables movement.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/bones-muscles-joints.html/53199934-b6d8-4854-8362-8b1dfc45c3f6Broken BonesWhat happens when you break a bone?https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/broken-bones.html/fe9a644f-2c79-45eb-a47c-144055624af7CastsSome injuries will heal best if a cast is used. Find out how they work and how to take care of them in this article for kids.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/casts.html/06797b29-b2dc-4069-acb0-7f1ba6981cfbFirst Aid: Broken BonesA broken bone needs emergency medical care. Here's what to do if you think your child just broke a bone.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/broken-bones-sheet.html/421bf2cd-ba6b-4220-a1bb-a52eddb36fc5Getting an X-ray (Video)You'll get an X-ray if your doctor thinks you might have a broken bone. Find out how X-rays are done in this video for kids.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/video-xray.html/2eab3ac0-5920-4bee-8d0d-a8f818fe6301X-Ray Exam: ForearmA forearm X-ray can help find the causes of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity. It can detect broken bones, and after a broken bone has been set, help determine whether it has healed properly.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/xray-forearm.html/3f91e95a-f371-4784-a41f-4ff7e87b91d2Your BonesWhere would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.https://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/kids/bones.html/ba77b482-c6eb-47da-90a4-3cb148f38f4dkh:age-allAgesOrAgeAgnostickh:clinicalDesignation-emergencyMedicinekh:clinicalDesignation-orthopedicsNonSportsMedkh:genre-dictionarykh:primaryClinicalDesignation-orthopedicsNonSportsMedOrthopedics A to Zhttps://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/dictionary/az-ortho/9fdd6bbc-254a-4dff-be33-c4c6c66c3f6eFhttps://kidshealth.org/ws/RadyChildrens/en/parents/dictionary/f/339ba885-e610-4bf1-9292-481bbec43868