Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Musculoskeletal Injuries
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Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Fracture
• Dislocation
• Sprain
• Strain

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FRACTUREis a brake in bone tissue including
chips and cracks

• Open fracture- the broken ends tear the skin and
  surrounding tissue leaving an open wound

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Fractures continued

• Closed fracture- the skin is unbroken
• Compound fracture- a bone broken in two or more
  spots

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Dislocation

• A separation or a displacement of a bone from its
  normal position in the joint
• Joint- formed by the end of two or more bones
  coming together at one place

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Sprains Ligament

• Partial or complete tearing of a ligament

• Fibrous band that holds bones together

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Strains

• Stretching or tearing of muscle fibers

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Call EMS if !!!!!

• Head neck or spine
• The injury impairs breathing
• You suspect multiple fractures or dislocation
• If there is an elbow injury
• If there is dislocation or fracture to the femur

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Care for minor musculoskeletal injuries

• Rest
• Ice
• Elevate
• Immobilize

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SPLINTINGthe purpose of immobilizing

• Reduce the pain
• Prevent further damage to soft tissue
• Reduce the risk of serious bleeding
• Prevent closed fractures from becoming open

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Splinting Principles

• Splint only if you can do it without causing more
  pain and discomfort
• SPLINT AN INJURY IN THE POSITION YOU FIND IT
• Control any external bleeding

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SPLINTING PRINCIPLES cont.

• Splint the injured area above and below the
  injury site
• Check for circulation before and after splinting
• Pad or fill any open spaces

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