Patient Awareness Guide

Bone Fracture: First Aid, Treatment & Recovery Guide

A fall, a road accident, a hard tackle — knowing what to do in the first few minutes after a suspected fracture can make a real difference to recovery.

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First Aid

What to Do Immediately After a Suspected Fracture

1. Keep It Still

Do not try to realign or straighten the limb. Immobilize it in the position found, using a splint or firm support if available.

2. Apply Cold Compress

Wrap ice in cloth and apply gently to reduce swelling and pain — never apply ice directly to the skin.

3. Elevate If Possible

Raising the injured limb above heart level, if it can be done without moving the fracture, helps limit swelling.

4. Get to a Surgeon Fast

Go to an emergency room or call an orthopedic surgeon immediately — especially for open fractures, visible deformity, or numbness.

⚠ Never move someone with a suspected spine or neck fracture. Keep them still and call for emergency help immediately.

Warning Signs

Is It Actually Broken?

•Severe, sharp pain at the injury site
•Rapid swelling and bruising
•Visible deformity or an unnatural angle
•Inability to move or bear weight on the limb
•A grinding sensation or sound at the time of injury

Treatment Options

How Fractures Are Treated

•X-ray or CT scan to confirm the fracture pattern
•Casting or splinting for stable, non-displaced fractures
•ORIF (open reduction & internal fixation) with plates, screws or rods for displaced/complex fractures
•Urgent management for open (compound) fractures
•Physiotherapy during healing to restore strength and movement

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Fracture & Accident Cases Are Prioritized

Consultant Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon, available weekly at four clinics across Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan & Renala Khurd.

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FAQ

Bone Fracture — Frequently Asked Questions

Keep the injured area still and avoid moving or trying to realign it. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, support and elevate the limb if possible, and get to an emergency room or orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible.

Common signs include severe pain, rapid swelling, visible deformity or an unnatural angle, bruising, and inability to move or bear weight on the affected limb. A hairline fracture may cause milder pain without obvious deformity.

An open (compound) fracture where bone is visible or piercing the skin, loss of sensation or pulse below the injury, or a suspected spine or neck fracture are all emergencies. Do not move a person with a suspected spine injury — call for emergency help immediately.

No. Many stable, non-displaced fractures heal well with a cast or splint alone. Displaced, unstable or complex fractures often need ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation) with plates, screws or rods to hold the bone in the correct position while it heals.

Dr. Arslan Ali, Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, treats fractures at Farhat Hospital (Sahiwal), Hameed Health Center (Okara), City Hospital (Pakpattan) and Ahsan Hospital (Renala Khurd). Call +92 326 7576727 — fracture cases are prioritized.