lesson 2 part 2 Flashcards
common sports injury
dislocation
fracture
is the misalignment of two connected joints that have come apart.
Dislocation
how does a dislocation occur
It happens when the body part experienced an extreme force that causes it to be dislodged from its proper position.
The symptoms of dislocation are the following:
pain, deformity, swelling, bruising, and numbness.
where is dislocation common
This injury is common in basketball and other team sports.
In giving initial care for the injury, you need to consider the following: dsilocation
a. Do not move the affected area. Attempting to move back the dislocated joint may worsen the injury.
b. Use an ice pack in the area around the joint to reduce swelling.
c. Give a pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
is also called a “broken bone.”
fracture
when does a fracture occur
It occurs when the forces against the bone are stronger than it could take.
what could a fracture result from
This may result from direct impact, fall, or trauma to a bone
Some of the signs and symptoms of fractures are
visible deformity or bend on the affected part, pain, bruising, and difficulty in movement.
consider the following steps in giving first aid to a fracture
- If it is bleeding, cover the wound to control it.
- Check if there is a fracture especially if the person came from a fall. Look for any deformity swag from the joint.
- Make sure that the patient is immobilized.
- Put a padded splint on the injured body part.
- Call a doctor for help.
what is most common to have a frcature
team sports