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Question 1

fractures

Answer 1

closed do not break the skin
open do break the skin
treated by immobilisation using a cast, splint, brace or sling for 6-8 weeks

Question 2

fracture symptoms

Answer 2

swelling
pain
unable to move
deformed

Question 3

fracture treatment

Answer 3

rest
ice and elevation
pain relief

Question 4

dislocation

Answer 4

when a bone is displaced from a joint causing ligaments, tendons or the joint capsule to tear
most often occurs in the shoulder

Question 5

dislocation symptoms

Answer 5

deformed
swollen
painful

Question 6

sprain

Answer 6

twisting or forced movement at a joint may cause a ligament to tear or seperate from its boney attachment

Question 7

sprain symptoms

Answer 7

swelling
pain
brusing
to treat use RICER 6-8n weeks recovery.