First AidBone and Joint Injury

2 Types◦ Open◦ Closed

S&S◦ Deformity◦ Limited movement◦ Pain◦ Swelling/

Discoloration◦ Protrusion (open)

Tx◦ Splint ◦ Limit movement◦ Watch ABC’s / Shock

Fracture (Break in a bone)

End of bone displaced from the joint

S&S◦ Deformity◦ Pain/Swelling◦ Bruising◦ Unequal length

Tx◦ Do NOT reposition◦ Immobilize joint◦ ER

Dislocation

Least severe Injury to tissue

around a joint

Ligaments / tendons are stretched or torn

Common sites = ankle, knee, wrist

S&S◦ Swelling/Pain◦ Bruising

Tx◦ Apply cold (20/20)◦ Elevation◦ Rest◦ Support device

Sprain

Least severe

Overstretching a muscle

Common site = back

S&S◦ Sudden pain◦ Possible bruising

Tx◦ Rest (most

important) Mild – 3 to 5 days Severe – 2 weeks

◦ Cold (within 24h)◦ Heat (qd)

Strain

Leg Splint – Wilderness

Hand or Arm Splint

Arm or Wrist Splint - Soft

Demonstration