3. Snapping or popping sound in the location of the broken bone.
The snapping and popping sound occurs because every time the affected area is moved, the bone will make the sound. It is best to put the fracture in a splint to prevent from moving it. The affected area needs to be X-rayed to see how broken the bone is. If the doctor believes, surgery is needed, you’ll have to have it as soon as possible. If surgery isn’t done, you may not be able to move your hand for the rest of your life.
The person may feel as if he or she moves the hand, the popping and snapping noise will go away. The person just causing more injury to the affected area. Inflammation will occur. In the meantime, you can ice the area and take pain medicine. The affected area needs to rest. Once the surgery is done to fix the bone, you will be able to use it again.