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What is a fracture?

A fracture is a break, crack, or chip in a bone.

What tissue is injured in a sprain?

A sprain is an injury to ligaments.

What signs may suggest a limb injury?

Possible signs include pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, difficulty using the limb, or an unusual shape.

What changes beyond an injury are serious warning signs?

Coldness, paleness or blueness, numbness, or tingling beyond the injury can signal a serious problem. Report changes to emergency responders.

Which limb-injury signs call for 911?

Call 911 for an open fracture, obvious deformity, severe bleeding, numbness or color change below the injury, suspected hip or pelvic injury, or multiple injuries.

What should be addressed before the limb injury?

Check for immediate life threats, such as unresponsiveness, breathing problems, or severe bleeding, and address them first within your training.

How should a suspected fracture be supported?

Ask the person not to use the limb and support it gently in the position found. Do not straighten it, push a joint back into place, test movement, or ask the person to walk on it.

How should an open fracture wound be managed?

Cover an open wound with a clean or sterile dressing. If it is bleeding, apply pressure to the wound while avoiding pressure on protruding bone; do not probe the wound or push bone back in.

How can a cold pack be used safely?

For a closed injury, a cold pack wrapped in cloth may help pain and swelling. Never put ice directly on skin or let the pack cause additional pain.

What tissues are injured in a strain?

A strain is an injury to muscles or tendons.

What is a dislocation?

A dislocation occurs when bones are displaced at a joint.

Does being able to move a limb rule out a fracture?

No. A person may still move or bear weight even with a fracture.