Definition
The forearm is the connection between the hand and the upper arm and is responsible for the transmission of force to the hand. It is the base of numerous muscles that move and control the hand itself. In addition, it directs all vessels and nerves to the hand or to the trunk of the body and is also supplied by the hand itself.
Just like the lower leg, the forearm consists of two bones. These bones cooperate with each other to form two other important joints that allow the hand to rotate and are therefore essential for numerous movements. Due to its superficial and often highly visible veins, it is the preferred puncture point for blood collection or intravenous injections.
Diseases: Pain in the forearm – What is behind it?
The forearm is formed by the ulna and radius, two almost parallel bones connected by a layer of connective tissue. There are many ligaments, vision and muscles in the forearm that can cause pain. The pain is very variable, it can occur in all parts of the forearm, it can be pulling, pressing or throbbing, it can occur only under stress or be permanent.
It is not uncommon for the pain to radiate into the hand or over the elbow into the upper arm. As a rule, the pain results from overloading or incorrect loading of the forearm. This incorrect load can tense the muscles or cause muscle ache, the tendons can become irritated and inflamed.
Such forearm pain is widespread and therefore not a rarity. Typical diseases are tennis elbow and bursitis. In the case of such an overload, it may be sufficient to spare your arm and stop the stressful activity in order to achieve an improvement.
However, it is also possible that after a fall the arm, or the ulna and/or radius are broken. After a fall or accident that has led to an injury of the forearm, one usually suffers from acute pain. If this is the case, a doctor should be consulted. However, it is equally important to consult a doctor ,if you suffer from chronic pain that does not get better even after you have been spared your arm.
