Broken Bone
Alternate Names : Bone - Broken, Fracture, Stress Fracture
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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
Call your local emergency number (usually 911) if:
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There is a suspected broken bone in the head, neck, or back.
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There is a suspected broken bone in the hip, pelvis, or upper leg.
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You cannot completely immobilize the injury at the scene by yourself.
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There is severe bleeding.
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An area below the injured joint is pale, cold, clammy, or blue.
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There is a bone projecting through the skin.
Even though other broken bones may not be medical emergencies, they still deserve medical attention. Call your health care provider to find out where and when to be seen.
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