Fracture Diagnosis

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Fracture Diagnosis

  • Suspect a fracture if:

    • The victim felt a bone snap or the injury was severe.
    • The injured part is painful or tender.
    • The injured part moves abnormally.
    • There is a deformity or the opposite extremity looks different.
    • There is swelling or bluish discoloration.
    • When in doubt, treat the affected area as though there were a fracture.