Bone and Joint Injury

 2 Types ◦ Open ◦ Closed  S&S ◦ Deformity ◦ Limited movement ◦ Pain ◦ Swelling/Discoloratio n ◦ Protrusion (open)  Tx ◦ Splint ◦ Limit movement ◦ Watch ABC’s / Shock

 End of bone displaced from the joint  S&S ◦ Deformity ◦ Pain/Swelling ◦ Bruising ◦ Unequal length  Tx ◦ Do NOT reposition ◦ Immobilize joint ◦ ER

 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

 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)

Leg Splint – Wilderness Hand or Arm Splint Arm or Wrist Splint - Soft