What are the signs and symptoms of a bone fracture?
A symptom is something the patient feels and reports, while a sign is something other people, such as the doctor detect. For example, pain may be a symptom while a rash may be a sign. The signs and symptoms of a fracture vary according to which bone is affected, the patient’s age and general health, as well as the severity of the injury. However, they may include some of the following: • Pain • Swelling • Bruising • Discolored skin around the affected area • Angulation – the affected area may be bent at an unusual angle • The patient is unable to put weight on the injured area • The patient cannot move the affected area • The affected bone or joint may have a grating sensation • If it is an open fracture there may be bleeding When a large bone is affected, such as the pelvis or femur.. • The sufferer may look pale and clammy • There may be dizziness (feeling faint).. • ..as well as a feeling of sickness and nausea If possible, do not move a person with a broken bone until a health care
