Question

Write a short note on the following.

Fracture

Answer 1

Fractures are medical conditions in which the continuity of a bone is broken. A fracture occurs when a bone cracks or breaks. There are various types of fractures, including simple, compound, multiple, greenstick, spiral, commuted and impacted fracture.

Symptoms of fracture:

1. Pain in or near the injured site.
2. Blush colour, swelling or visible deformity in the damaged area.
3. The movement at the injured site appears and feels strange.
4. Irregular bone can be felt near the skin.

Causes

1. Fracture can occur as a result of the direct force involved in a strong strike.
2. A fall may cause a bone to fracture.
3. It may be caused by an accidental twisting of the joint.

First Aid for Fracture

The PRICE principle is the most efficient method to reduce negative local responses to fractures.

P – Protection, R – Rest, I – Ice, C – Compression and E – elevation.