Accidental Injuries

A fracture, or broken bone, is a condition that changes the contour (shape) of the bone. Fracture occur when there is a high force or impact put on a bone. Fracture can be caused by sports injuries, car accidents, falls, osteoporosis (bone weakening due to aging). or it can be a pathological(caused by an underlying disease such as cancer). Medical care is needed immediately after a bone is fractured.

Arm: Pain, swelling, abnormal bend, difficulty using or moving arm, warmth, bruising, or redness

Elbow: Pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, a ‘pop’ noise at the time of fracture, or visible deformity

Wrist: Pain, swelling, decreased use of hand and wrist, a crooked or deformed appearance, and unable to hold a grip

Hand: Pain, swelling, tenderness to touch, stiffness, and weakness. Deformities are not always common.

Finger: Pain, swelling, unable to move the finger, a shortened finger, or a depressed knuckle

Leg: Severe pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, obvious deformity, and the inability to walk

Knee: Pain, swelling, bruising, inability to straighten the knee and the inability to walk

Ankle: Severe pain, swelling, tenderness to touch, bruising, deformity, and the inability to walk

Foot: Severe pain, swelling, bruising,  in toes and foot, decreased range of motion, inability to walk comfortably, and visible deformity

Toe: Pain, swelling, discoloration, and bruising. You should be able to walk, but not comfortably.