>>What is fracture?
- A broken or cracked bone
- Occurs when pressure is applied to bone
- Occurs with / without displacement ofbonefragments
>>Types
- Openfracture: Skin breaks causing open wound
- Closed fracture: Skin not broken
- Complicated fractures: Damage of adjacent organs
- Stressfracture: Hairline crack due to repeated stress
- Greenstick fracture: In children's flexible bones
- Severe pain
- Difficulty in movement
- Swelling/ bruising / bleeding
- Deformity / abnormal twist of limb
- Tenderness on applying pressure
- Depends on type & location of fracture
- Control bleeding before treatment
- Rinse and dress the wound
- Check the breathing
- Calm the person
- Examine for other injuries
- Immobilize the broken wound
- Apply ice to reduce pain / swelling
- Consult a doctor
- Massage the affected area
- Straighten thebrokenbone
- Move without support to broken bone
- Move joints above / below the fracture
- Give oral liquids /food
- Wear protective pads / helmets when driving
- Teach children / practice, safe habits
