Fractures 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationSkeletal system - bones and jointsGCSEEdexcel Created by: ahavers1Created on: 21-03-14 21:37 Compound fracture Also known as an open fracture. The bone snaps and sticks through the skin, also causes blood loss 1 of 7 Simple fracture Also known as a simple fracture. The bone snaps but does not pierce the skin. 2 of 7 Stress fracture Incomplete fracture. Caused by overuse or excessive weight bearing. Also knows as a hairline fracture 3 of 7 Greenstick fracture Common in young children due to their pliable bones. One side of the fracture is broken the other is just bent. 4 of 7 4 Symptons of a fracture Pain. Deformity. Swelling. Immobility. 5 of 7 4 Treatments of a fracture Call 999. Do not move. Reasure. Prevent and blood loss. 6 of 7 RICe Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation 7 of 7
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