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Basic First Aid For Fractures
5 years ago
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There are all kinds of broken bone myths, such as not being able to walk on a broken leg or whether there's a difference between a fracture and a break.13 If you don't have Superman's X-ray eyes, treat it like it's broken.
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Don't try to straighten it.
Stabilize the limb using a splint and padding to keep it immobile.
Put a cold pack on the injury, avoiding placing ice directly on the skin.
Elevate the extremity.
Give anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen..
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