• Fractures
• Dislocation

Fractures

• Breaks of cracks in bones.
• In some cases, the broken bone is repaired underneath the skin. This is a simple fracture.
• Compound fractures are more severe as the broken bone protrudes the skin.
• Management procedures include:
  • DRSABCD
  • Stop and control bleeding
  • Immobilization of the injured area using splint and bandage
  • Medical support and care as soon as possible

Dislocation

• A type of joint injury where bones at a joint are displaced.
• Results in deformity, pain, swelling and immobilization.
• The displaced bones need to be forcefully restored in its initial state.
• Management procedures include:
  • Complete immobilization of the injury site
  • Ice and elevation
  • Medical help as soon as possible
  • Without treating physicians, no attempt should be made by unprofessionals to relocate the bones in the joints