First Aid for Fractures

Jones compression splint Use in acute knee trauma (patellar, knee, and some tibial fractures) and acute ankle injuries. Apply by wrapping the injured leg from the... keep reading →

  Fractures of the articular surface of the tibia are generally high-energy injuries from axial loads. They occur as a result of high speed motor vehicle accidents or... keep reading →

Bone fractures are not only painful but they can also leave a very negative effect on your life . Fractures are usually caused because of direct impact and collision of the... keep reading →

  Mechanism of injury. Calcaneal fractures are more frequent than any other fracture of the tarsal bones and comprise 1% to 2% of all fractures. These fractures, which are... keep reading →

Clavicle fracture is a type of fracture that takes happens on the collar bone of human body. Clavicle fractures are very common in children and teenagers. Clavicle or collar... keep reading →

  The diagnosis of a forefoot fracture is usually suspected when localized bony tenderness or deformity is found. Anteroposterior, oblique, and lateral roentgenograms of... keep reading →

Casts are used for the following purposes: To immobilize fractures, dislocations, injured ligaments, and joints; to provide relief from pain caused by infections and... keep reading →

Classification. Proximal tibial fractures are classified similar to diaphyseal fractures. Examination. Initial examination should be comprehensive including inspection,... keep reading →

When a bone is broken, it is called a fracture. There are two kinds of bone fractures. There is a simple fracture, and a compound fracture. A simple fracture means that the... keep reading →

Use for femoral shaft fractures and, occasionally, knee injuries. The following description is for the emergency situation. The Thomas splint may also be used as fixed... keep reading →