Put a wrapped ice pack or ice in a towel on the arm for a few minutes ... X-rays and may apply a cast or splint. Surgery may be needed to reset the bone or realign broken pieces.

Underlying bone conditions can put a person at a higher risk ... Sometimes, a person may need surgery to fix a broken arm. After removing the cast, the arm may feel stiff and weak.

The 11-year-old gorilla is recovering from surgery with the help of a new one-of-a-kind cast. Gladys was in need ... were called in to help repair her broken arm.She was given a regular cast ...