Mechanism of injury and trauma - common prehospital fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Dislocations are
A
the separation of two bones where they meet at a joint.
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of a dislocation
A
- Visibly deformed joint
- numbness/tingling at the joint
- swollen or discoloured joint
- limited movement
- intense pain
3
Q
Types of fractures
A
Simple Fractures
Communicated fracture
Open fracture
