Recommended Web Sites

Arm Injuries from Varsity Orthopedics - Read about elbow and arm fractures, two frequent injuries for children playing organized sports.

Broken Arm - The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons provides this information on broken arms.

Bruising Hands and Arms - This information comes from the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, and concerns mainly senior citizens.

The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones - KidsHealth provides extensive information about fractures; how they happen, how they are treated, and what to do when the cast comes off.

MedlinePlus:Arm Injuries and Disorders - The National Library of Medicine has created this list of links to quality resources on the Internet.

Questions and Answers about Strains and Sprains - The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse provides this information about strains and sprains.

Repetitive Strain Injury - The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts explains what RSI is, and how to avoid it.

Sports Injuries - Scroll down this list of sports injuries to the terms beginning with "arm". MDAdvice provides this information about these sports injuries, and the treatment options for them.

The Scoop on Snow Shoveling Safety - Learn the proper way to shovel snow and avoid injuring yourself.

Upper Limb Disorders (ULD or RSI) - Here you will find a good explanation of RSI (repetitive strain injury), its causes and treatment options.

What Is Hand Therapy?- The American Society of Hand Therapists answers the question.