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x-ray, fracture types, fracture, forearm, x-ray, external fixation device, fractures across a growth plate, internal fixation devices, fracture types, bone fracture repair, bone, broken, fracture, stress fracture, more pressure is put on a bone than it, stand, split, break, a break of any size, a fracture, broken bone punctures the skin, an open fracture, compound fracture, a stress fracture, hairline crack, in the bone that develops, repeated, prolonged forces against the bone, hard to tell a dislocated bone, a broken bone, emergency situations, basic first aid steps, common causes, broken bones, fall, a height, motor vehicle accidents, direct blow, child abuse, repetitive forces, running, cause stress fractures, the foot, ankle, tibia, hip, a visibly out-of-place, misshapen limb, joint, swelling, bruising, bleeding, intense pain, numbness, tingling, broken skin, bone protruding, limited mobility, inability to move a limb, check the person's airway, breathing, rescue breathing, cpr, bleeding control, keep the person still, calm, examine the person closely, injuries, medical help responds quickly, allow the medical personnel to take further action, skin is broken, prevent infection, don't breathe on the wound, probe it, lightly rinse the wound to remove visible dirt, contamination, not vigorously scrub, flush the wound, cover, sterile dressings, immobilize the broken bone, a splint, sling, splints, rolled up newspaper, strips of wood, immobilize the area both, below the injured bone, apply ice packs to reduce pain, swelling, take steps, prevent shock, lay the person flat, elevate the feet, 12 inches, above the head, cover the person, a coat, blanket, not move the person, a head, neck, back injury is suspected, check blood circulation, check the person's blood circulation, press firmly over the skin beyond the fracture site, fracture, in the leg, press on the foot, should first blanch white, "pink up" in, two seconds, signs that circulation is inadequate include pale, blue skin, numbness, tingling, loss of pulse, circulation is poor, trained personnel, not quickly available, try to realign the limb into a normal resting position, reduce swelling, pain, tissues from lack of blood, treat bleeding, place a dry, clean cloth over the wound to dress it, bleeding continues, apply direct pressure, site of bleeding, not apply a tourniquet, extremity to stop the bleeding, life-threatening, not move the person, the broken bone is stable, not move a person, an injured hip, pelvis, upper leg, absolutely necessary, must move the person, pull the person to safety by his clothes, by the shoulders of a shirt, a belt, pant-legs, not move a person who has a possible spine injury, not attempt to straighten a bone, change its position, blood circulation appears hampered, not try to reposition a suspected spine injury, not test a bone's ability to move, suspected broken bone, in the head, neck, suspected broken bone, in the hip, pelvis, upper leg, cannot completely immobilize the injury, scene by yourself, severe bleeding, an area below the injured joint is pale, cold, clammy, blue, bone projecting, the skin, though other broken bones, not be medical emergencies, still deserve medical attention, call health care provider to find out where, to be, a young child refuses to put weight on an arm, leg after an accident, won't move the arm, leg, clearly see a deformity, assume the child has a broken bone, get medical help, wear protective gear skiing, biking, roller blading, participating in contact sports, helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, shin pads, create a safe home, young children, gate stairways, keep windows closed, teach children how to be safe, look out, supervise children, no substitute, supervision, no matter how safe the environment, situation appears to be, prevent falls by not standing on chairs, counter tops, unstable objects, remove throw rugs, electrical cords from floor surfaces, use handrails on staircases, non-skid mats in bathtubs, steps, important, the elderly, browner, bd, skeletal trauma, basic science, management, reconstruction, 3rd ed, philadelphia, pa, saunders, 2003.