First Aid for Stress Fracture

First Aid for Stress Fracture

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Bone, Muscle, & Joint
First Aid
Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAOct 03, 2017

The topic First Aid for Stress Fracture you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Fractures.

Please find relevant information on First Aid for Stress Fracture regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE

Quick Summary:

  • A Fracture is a localized separation, crack, or break in a bone. Most commonly, Fractures involve the bones of the arms and wrists
  • Fractures are typically caused by trauma, due to an accident or a fall. These are common in children, sports athletes, and older adults. In almost all cases, medical treatment of the condition is important

Note:

  • Seek medical help, as appropriate
  • In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
  • Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Stress Fracture?

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: (847) 823-7186
Toll-Free: (800) 346-2267
Fax: (847) 823-8125
Email: hackett@aaos.org
Website: http://www.aaos.org

References and Information Sources used for Stress Fracture:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-fractures/FA00058 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001072/ (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Stress Fracture:

Bigham‐Sadegh, A., & Oryan, A. (2015). Basic concepts regarding fracture healing and the current options and future directions in managing bone fractures. International wound journal, 12(3), 238-247.

Fernandes, M. D. C., Peres, L. R., Queiroz Neto, A. C. D., Lima Neto, J. Q., Turíbio, F. M., & Matsumoto, M. H. (2015). Open fractures and the incidence of infection in the surgical debridement 6 hours after trauma. Acta ortopedica brasileira, 23(1), 38-42.

Gyedu, A., Mock, C., Nakua, E., Otupiri, E., Donkor, P., & Ebel, B. E. (2015). Pediatric first aid practices in Ghana: a population-based survey. World journal of surgery, 39(8), 1859-1866.

Joseph, N., Narayanan, T., bin Zakaria, S., Nair, A. V., Belayutham, L., Subramanian, A. M., & Gopakumar, K. G. (2015). Awareness, attitudes and practices of first aid among school teachers in Mangalore, south India. Journal of primary health care, 7(4), 274-281.

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