Question

Which of the following splints is not used to immobilize a muscle, bone, or joint injury?

Group of answer choices

Anatomic splint

Soft Splint

Rigid Splint

Fixed Splint

Answer 1

Answer:- Introduction

Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries sustained after trauma are a very common occurrence across the United States and throughout the world. Nearly 15% of all routine emergency department (ED) visits are for MSK injuries according to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. They also state that 85% of all patients suffering blunt force trauma experience some form of MSK injury. MSK injuries are one of the most common injuries that emergency medical services (EMS) providers manage. In addition, MSK injuries affect 1 in 4 Americans annually, and their symptoms are the second most common reason for physician visits.

Types of Fractures

According to Mosby’s medical dictionary, a fracture is, "A traumatic injury to the long bone in which the continuity of the bone tissue is broken." A fracture can be further described as closed or open. Fractures that have no break in the skin are called closed fractures.[5][6][7]

An open or compound fracture occurs when the traumatic force that caused the bone to fracture also results in an external wound. This wound is often caused by the sharp edges of the bone puncturing the skin from the inside out, or by the external compressing force or shearing the skin, leading to an open wound.

Open fractures have a high risk of developing osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone itself. This type of infection typically requires intravenous antibiotics for an extended period and, when left untreated, can be limb or life-threatening.

Fractures can also be categorized as displaced or non-displaced. In a displaced fracture, angulation and deformity of the bone are often seen. A non-displaced fracture is difficult to diagnose without x-ray films and is not as pertinent for EMS providers to identify.

INJURIES TO MUSCLES , BONES AND JOINTS

Many injuries can be prevented by adopting safety practices and coaching responsibilities.
• Appropriate clothing and equipment should be worn in all practice sessions and competitions.
• Often the causes of injuries can be prevented, such as falls caused by a problem with the playing surface
or improperly maintained equipment.
• Sport-specific safety practices can prevent injuries caused by personal contact with other athletes or prob-
lems with equipment, the playing surface, etc.
• Appropriate care for the injury will help prevent the injury from becoming worse.
See also Part 1 in the Sport Safety Training Handbook for safety practices to prevent injury.
Signals of Serious Muscle, Bone or Joint Injuries
• Pain
• Significant deformity
• Bruising and swelling
• Inability to use the affected part normally
• Bone fragments sticking out of a wound
• The injured athlete feels bones grating, felt or heard a snap or pop at the time of injury
• The injured area is cold and numb
• The cause of the injury suggests that the injury may be severe
-, TYPES OF INJURIES TO MUSCLES BONES, AND JOINTS . <
Fracture
• Complete break, chip or crack in a bone
• Caused by fall, blow or twisting movement
• Open (open wound) or closed (skin not broken)
• Can be life threatening if it involves a large bone, such as thigh,

APPLY AN ANATOMIC SPLINT
CHECK the scene for safety. CHECK the injured athlete, following
standard precautions as appropriate. CALL 9-1-1 or the local
emergency number if necessary. To CARE for an athlete who has
an injured limb-
Support the injured area above and below
the site of the injury.
1.Check for feeling, warmth and color.
2.Place several folded triangular a a
3.above and below the injure area.

4.Place the uninjured area next to the

injured area.
5.Tie triangular bandages securely.
6.Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.

If you are not able to check warmth and
color because a sock or shoe is in place,

APPLY A RIGID SPLINT
CHECK the scene for safety. CHECK the injured athlete, following
standard precautions as appropriate. CALL 9-1-1 or the local
emergency number if necessary. To CARE for an athlete who has
an injured limb-
Support the injured area above and below
the site of the injury.
Check for feeling, warmth and color.
Place the rigid splint (board) u e e
injured area and the joints at are above
and below the injured area.

Tie several folded triangular bandages
above and below the injured area.
Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.
If a rigid splint is used on a forearm, you
must also immobilize the elbow. Bind the
arm to the chest using folded triangular
bandages or apply a sling.