Fracture First Aid and Emergency Orthopaedic Care
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When to suspect a fracture

A fracture may cause severe pain, swelling, deformity, inability to bear weight, bruising or abnormal movement after injury. In children and elderly patients, symptoms can sometimes be subtle.

Do not force movement or massage an injured limb. Immobilise the area and seek medical care, especially after road traffic accidents or falls.

Emergency assessment

Hospital assessment may include clinical examination, X-rays, pain control, splinting and evaluation for wounds, nerve or blood vessel injury.

Open wounds, numbness, pale limb, severe swelling or uncontrolled pain need urgent attention.

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Treatment options

Fracture treatment may include plaster, splint, traction, closed reduction, plates, screws, nails or external fixation depending on fracture pattern and patient factors.

This article is for patient education only. Diagnosis, treatment choice and surgery suitability must be decided after consultation, examination and required investigations.