Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A broken arm, also known as an arm fracture, occurs when one or more of the bones in ...

If you need a cast for a broken arm, to mend after knee surgery, or for another injury, you may wear it for several weeks or months. The cast keeps your bone or joint from moving so it can heal.

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Splints and Casts. Many broken bones (also called fractures) can be treated with a splint or a cast. They keep the bone from moving, which helps it heal. It also cuts down swelling and pain.