what is fracture?what first aids should be given to the fractured person?
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What is a fracture?
A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture crosswise, lengthwise, in several places, or into many pieces. Most fractures happen when a bone is impacted by more force or pressure than it can support.
If you suspect you have a fracture, seek medical help immediately.
What are the symptoms of a fracture?
Most fractures are accompanied by intense pain when the initial injury occurs. It may become worse when you move or touch the injured area. In some cases, you may even pass out from the pain. You may also feel dizzy or chilled from shock.
Other potential symptoms of a fracture include:
a snap or grinding sound when the injury occurs
swelling, redness, and bruising in the injured area
difficulty supporting weight with the injured area
visible deformity in the injured area
In some cases, you may see broken bone poking through your skin.
What are the different types of fracture?
Fractures can be classified as closed or open, as well as incomplete or complete.
Closed vs. open
A closed fracture is also called a simple fracture. In a closed fracture, the broken bone doesn’t break your skin.
An open fracture is also called a compound fracture. In an open fracture, the ends of the broken bone tear your skin. When your bone and other internal tissues are exposed, it puts you at higher risk of infection.
Incomplete vs. complete
In an incomplete fracture, your bone doesn’t break completely. In other words, it cracks without breaking all the way through. Types of incomplete fracture include:
hairline fracture, in which your bone is broken in a thin crack
greenstick fracture, in which your bone is broken on one side, while the other side is bent
buckle or torus fracture, in which your bone is broken on one side and a bump or raised buckle develops on the other side
In a complete fracture, your bone breaks completely. It’s snapped or crushed into two or more pieces. Types of complete fracture include:
single fracture, in which your bone is broken in one place into two pieces
comminuted fracture, in which your bone is broken or crushed into three or more pieces
compression fracture, in which your bone collapses under pressure
nondisplaced fracture, in which your bone breaks into pieces that stay in their normal alignment
displaced fracture, in which your bone breaks into pieces that move out of their normal alignment
segmental fracture, in which your bone is broken in two places in a way that leaves at least one segment floating and unattached
Incomplete fractures are more common in children. Their bones are softer than those of adults. As a result, they’re more likely to bend than break. Complete fractures can happen at any age.
What first aids should be given to the fractured person?
Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a clean piece of clothing. Immobilize the injured area. Don't try to realign the bone or push a bone that's sticking out back in.
Answer:
Sometimes when we fall while playing or have an accident a bone in our arm or leg may get broken. This is called a 'fracture' of the bone.