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Broken Bone / Suspected Fracture
Pain, swelling, deformity, or refusal to use a limb after impact.
InjuryAll ages
When to call 911
- •Bone visible through skin (open fracture).
- •Injury to the head, neck, back, or hip.
- •Numbness or blue coloration beyond the injury.
Step-by-step
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Do not
- ✕Do not try to straighten a deformed limb.
- ✕Do not push a bone back under the skin.
After the emergency
- →Follow immobilization and physical therapy plan carefully to protect growth plates.
Prevent it
- ✓Sport-appropriate gear and supervision.
- ✓Guardrails on beds and stairs.
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Safenest is educational guidance based on widely accepted first-aid practices. It does not replace professional medical care. In any emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) first.