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If you have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about strategies to improve bone strength and prevent age-related bone loss.
Protective gear, such as wrist and elbow guards worn by skateboarders, can help to prevent arm fractures.
Treatment
Fractures of the humerus If the two pieces of broken bone have not separated from one another, your arm can heal after it is immobilized in a special splint or cast.
For a more severe fracture, or any open fracture with...
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