Common limb injuries

Question 1

Strain

Answer 1

Stretching or tearing of ligament that connects bone to bone

Question 2

Emergency Procedure for Strain

Answer 2

Rest, Ice, compression, elevation

Question 3

Sprain

Answer 3

Stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon that connects a muscle to bone

Question 4

Emergency Procedures for Sprain

Answer 4

RICE

Question 5

Fracture

Answer 5

Break in bone
Open fracture: skin is broken
Closed fracture: no break in skin

Question 6

Emergency Procedure for Fracture

Answer 6

Controlling bleeding
Immobilize area
Apply ice
Check for a pulse below the fracture site.
Treat for shock