What are some common injuries on the limbs?

Limb injuries include broken bones, dislocations, sprain, strains, injuries to the nail, and bruising.

What do you mean by lower limb injuries?

Lower limb injuries are very common injuries among athletes and non-athletes alike. Ranging from injuries and pain in the feet and ankles through to knee and hip issues, these injuries can be very debilitating.

How do you deal with serious injury?

  1. Get it on Ice. You’ll want to ice immediately following an injury and throughout the recovery process.
  2. Get (the Right) Help. If your injury hasn’t improved after a week, it’s time to seek a professional opinion.
  3. Keep Moving.
  4. But if it Hurts, Don’t Do It!
  5. Breathe.
  6. Pay Attention to your Body.
  7. Reach Out.
  8. Focus on Something Else.

How do you Immobilise a limb?

Immobilise fracture:

  1. use broad bandages (where possible) to prevent movement at joints above and below the fracture.
  2. support the limb, carefully passing bandages under the natural hollows of the body.
  3. place a padded splint along the injured limb.

What are 4 common injuries of the lower leg and foot?

Ankles and Feet The lower leg is prone to many common injuries, including shin splints, calf strain, Achilles tendinitis, and sprains and fractures. Ankle sprains are common, causing swelling, bruising, and pain, most often on the outside of the foot.

What is the most common leg injury?

The most common one in the leg is a dislocated kneecap (patella). Sprains. Sprains are stretches and tears of ligaments. A sprained ankle is the most common ligament injury of the leg.

What is the most common lower leg injury?

Sprains. Sprains are stretches and tears of ligaments. A sprained ankle is the most common ligament injury of the leg.

Why is it important to immobilize an injured limb?

Immobilization is the process of holding a bone or joint in place with a cast, brace or splint. This prevents the injured area from moving as it heals. Immobilization restricts motion in the injured area and allows it to heal properly. It can help to reduce pain, muscle spasms and swelling.