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Broken Bone
Alternate Names : Bone - Broken, Fracture, Stress Fracture
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Broken Bone: Do Not
- DO NOT move the person unless the broken bone is firmly secured with a splint or sling.
- DO NOT move a person with an injured hip, pelvis, or upper leg unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must move the person, pull the person to safety by his clothes (such as by the shoulders of a shirt, a belt, or pant-legs).
- DO NOT move a person who has a possible spine injury.
- DO NOT attempt to straighten a bone or change its position unless blood circulation appears hampered.
- DO NOT try to reposition a suspected spine injury.
- DO NOT test a bone's ability to move.
- DO NOT give the person anything by mouth.
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• Definition
• Broken Bone: Overview & Considerations
• Broken Bone: Causes
• Broken Bone: Symptoms & Signs
• Broken Bone: Prevention
• Broken Bone: First Aid
• Broken Bone: Do Not
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Review Date : 8/7/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/29/2003).
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