Comprehensive Guide on Injuries to Muscles, Bones, and Joints
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INJURIES TO MUSCLES,
BONES AND JOINTS
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A complete break, chip, or a break in
the bone
.
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Caused by falls, twisting, large force.
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4 types of fractures
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Movement by a bone or joint away
from its original position.
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Displaced bone often makes a bump
or a ridge.
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Most common dislocation:
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Shoulders and fingers
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A tearing of the ligaments at the joint.
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Caused by a twisting motion or a
violent blow.
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Most common Sprain:
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Ankle.
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Stretching and tearing of muscles and
tendons.
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Often by lifting something heavy.
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Most common location:
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Lower Back and Neck.
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Significant deformity
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Bruising or swelling
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Inability to use the affected part normally
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Bone fragments sticking out of a wound
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Person feels bones grating; felt or heard a snap or
pop.
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Cause of injury suspects that injury may be severe
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Area is cold or numb
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Never move the injury to splint!
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Splint only if you can do so without
causing pain.
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Splint above and below the injury
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Always check for circulation after
splinting.
Explore various types of injuries such as dislocation, sprain, and fracture affecting muscles, bones, and joints. Learn about the signs of injury, splinting techniques, and common locations for strains. Discover how to identify and handle injuries effectively to promote recovery and prevent further damage.
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INJURIES TO MUSCLES, BONES AND JOINTS
4 TYPES of INJURIES DISLOCATION SPRAIN SPRAIN
F R A C T U R E A complete break, chip, or a break in the bone. Caused by falls, twisting, large force. 4 types of fractures
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D I S L O C A T I O N Movement by a bone or joint away from its original position. Displaced bone often makes a bump or a ridge. Most common dislocation: Shoulders and fingers
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S P R A I N A tearing of the ligaments at the joint. Caused by a twisting motion or a violent blow. Most common Sprain: Ankle.
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S T R A I N Stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons. Often by lifting something heavy. Most common location: Lower Back and Neck.
SIGNS OF INJURY Significant deformity Bruising or swelling Inability to use the affected part normally Bone fragments sticking out of a wound Person feels bones grating; felt or heard a snap or pop. Cause of injury suspects that injury may be severe Area is cold or numb
SPLINTING Never move the injury to splint! Splint only if you can do so without causing pain. Splint above and below the injury Always check for circulation after splinting.
TYPES OF SPLINTS http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/user/products/large/3PP-Buddy-Loop.jpg ANATOMICAL SPLINT
TYPES OF SPLINTS http://shop.posey.com/Images/products/8170_200x200_Posey%C2%AE-Soft-Splints.jpg SOFT SPLINT
TYPES OF SPLINTS https://www.cprprofessor.com/images/lag.jpg RIGID SPLINT
