Fractures. / What is a fracture?

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Fractures. / What is a fracture?

Qn. What is a fracture?

• A fracture is a cracked or broken bone in the body.
  Qn. Identify the different types of fractures.
• Simple fracture (closed fracture)
• Compound fracture (open fracture
• Green stick fracture
• Comminuted fracture
  Qn. Give the signs and symptoms of a fracture.
• Swelling of the injured part.
• Bleeding of the injured part.
• Pain around the injured part.
• The broken bone tears the flesh in case of a compound fracture.
  Qn. State the first aid given for a fracture.
• Tie splints around the injured part.
• Provide crutches for the victim to move.
• Use a stretcher to carry the victim to hospital.

A diagram showing crutches

A diagram showing a stretcher

Qn. Mention the different diseases of the muscular system.

• Polio
• Tetanus
  Tetanus
• Tetanus is caused by bacterium called clostridium tetani
  Qn. State the signs and symptoms of tetanus.
• Stiff muscles all over the body.
• Spasm when touched.
• The baby stops suckling the mother’s breasts.
  Qn. Identify one way how tetanus germs enter the body.
• Through open cuts and wounds on the body.
  Qn. Give the different ways of preventing /controlling tetanus.
• Immunize children using DPT vaccine at 6, 10 and 14 weeks on the left upper thigh.
• Always cover open wounds using sterilized bandages.
  Diseases of the muscular
  system
  Qn. Mention the disorders of the muscular system.
• Sprain
• Strain
• Muscle cramps
• Cuts
• Wounds