![]() ![]() Significant pain that has not at least somewhat improved after a couple hours of ice, elevation and anti-inflammatory medication.Any obvious abnormal angling of the limb (arm, finger, leg or toe).Any open fracture, which is a laceration or other opening of the skin at the site of injury, especially if any bone is visible - this is an emergency!.Things that require immediate evaluation: ![]() No one knows your child or the specific circumstances better than you do! So when should you bring your child in for a suspected fracture? Here are some general guidelines but ALWAYS feel free to call your physician or be seen if you are ever in doubt. Broken bones don’t like vibration! But again, this is just an indicator, it is not 100% accurate! If it causes increased pain, it is more likely that the bone is broken. Interestingly enough, one helpful indicator of a broken bone is a tuning fork! Simply place a vibrating tuning fork, handle down, on the injury.I’m sure you’re catching on to this now, False! While swelling and eccymosis are good indicators that a bone may be broken, they are not necessary – some bones may break with little to no swelling or bruising. If it isn’t swollen and black and blue, it isn’t broken.False! We see many tibia fractures that the patient has been walking on prior to coming in for evaluation. ![]()
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