Question

When Mr Karim, a footballer went to meet a doctor specialised in treating sports injuries, he found charts addressing first aid for different sports injuries. Mr Karim asked following question to the doctor. You need to select the right answer to the question asked by Mr. Karim.

In case of fracture the immediate care is:

Options

• Take the patient to the doctor

• Stop the movement of the injured area

• Give Ice treatment

• Antitetanus injection may be given

Answer 1

Stop the movement of the injured area

Explanation:

The first priority is to stop movement and immobilise the injured area to prevent further damage. Ice and medical attention may also be needed, but they do not replace immobilising the fracture immediately.