Muscles, Bone, & Joint Injuries

Muscles Bone & Joint Injuries (fracture is a break in a bone by excessive force & strain.  Dislocation is when the bones joined at the joint separate. Strain is stretching or tearing of a muscle or tissue connecting muscle to bone or tendon)

Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited ability to move.

When to Splint: When a bone is visibly broken, don’t splint. Splinting helps to immobilize the fracture or strain while seeking further medical attention. Splint the injury in the position found above and below injury.

Cover open wounds with a sterile dressing. Control bleeding with pressure.  Apply ice in a moist wrapped cloth for 15-20 minutes. Watch for Shock!

R  Rest

I  Ice

C  Compression

E  Elevation