Broken Bones Disability Tax Credi t
A broken bone is caused when pressure is put on the bone causing it to either split or break. A break is called a fracture, and an open fracture is when the broken bone punctures the skin. It can be caused by a fall, motor vehicle accident, direct blow, or repetitive forces such as running.
How to Prevent Breaking a Bone To prevent breaking a bone one should wear protective gear such as a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and shin pads. With regards to children, it is important to supervise them and prevent falls by safe proofing the home by placing a gate at the stairways.
Symptoms of a Broken Bone Symptoms of a broken bone include a visibly misplaced limb or joint, swelling, bruising, bleeding, pain, numbness or tightness, a protruding bone, and limited mobility. If you see deformity of an arm or leg, this may also by a sign of a broken bone. Lastly, if the pain in the injured area worsens over time when pressure is applied to it this may also be a symptom.
Treatments for Broken Bones
If the skin was punctured from the broken bone the skin must be treated immediately to avoid getting an infection: - To treat a broken bone, first aid measures must be taken. - You should lightly wash the wound to remove any dirt or other contaminants that may infect it. - It is also important to immobilize the broken bone with a splint or sling so that it doesn’t move around and worsen. - A fractured bone must be set in its proper place and held there to heal properly.
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