Soft-tissue injuries of the forearm and hand

In general, musculotendinous injuries of the forearm are not uncommon and are generally self-limited. The fact that there are so many different modalities of treatment speaks well for the human body to repair itself under some very adverse circumstances. Rest and splinting of the part, elevation, and judicious use of analgesics is still the treatment of choice. The injudicious use of heat and cold and electrical appliances of various types usually indicate a therapist in search of a treatment.