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Question
Write a short note on the following.
Fracture
Solution
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:
- Pain in or near the injured site.
- Blush colour, swelling or visible deformity in the damaged area.
- The movement at the injured site appears and feels strange.
- Irregular bone can be felt near the skin.
Causes
- Fracture can occur as a result of the direct force involved in a strong strike.
- A fall may cause a bone to fracture.
- 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.
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