Symptoms
- Severe pain
- Difficulty in movement
- Swelling/ bruising / bleeding
- Deformity / abnormal twist of limb
- Tenderness on applying pressure
First-aid
- Depends on type & location of fracture
For open fractures
- Control bleeding before treatment
- Rinse and dress the wound
For open / closed fractures
- Check the breathing
- Calm the person
- Examine for other injuries
- Immobilize the broken wound
- Apply ice to reduce pain / swelling
- Consult a doctor
DO NOT
- Massage the affected area
- Straighten the broken bone
- Move without support to broken bone
- Move joints above / below the fracture
- Give oral liquids / food