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First Aid for Fractures and Broken Bones
Recognize the signs of a bone break or fracture and learn what to do to properly stabilize and treat it (even if you can't get medical attention right away).
Fundamental Techniques to Splint Extremity Fractures
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What's the Difference Between a Fracture and a Break?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Signs That You Might Have a Fracture
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
First Aid and Treatment for Broken Noses
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
First Aid for Broken Bones
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Broken Ankle Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Internal Bleeding: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Flail Chest: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Learn How to Buddy Tape a Finger
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Splint an Ankle With a Pillow
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
First Aid for Hip Fractures
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
How to Tell If Your Ankle Is Broken
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Splint a Foot in an Emergency
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Broken Hand: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Recognize and Treat a Broken Wrist
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Broken Rib: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Recognize and Treat a Broken Leg
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
First Aid for a Suspected Cervical Spine Injury
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Splint a Broken Arm With Cardboard
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Pictures of Different Types of Fractures
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO