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How to care for a fractured bone...
There are many different type of fractures. However, all fractures require immediate medical care.
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If the extremity (arm or leg) is cold or blue, call 911
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Apply ice on a suspected fracture for 20 minutes, remove ice for 5 minutes, then reapply. Continue repeating until medical care is obtained
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NEVER attempt to straighten or realign a fractured bone.

A person age 85 or older is four times more likely to break a bone than a person between the ages of 65 and 75.

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