A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. They can range from a small hairline crack to a complete break and may occur due to trauma, falls, accidents, or conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis.
When it comes to fractures, the Don'ts happen to be more important than the Do's. Our first instinct would be to help the child/person stand up to assess the situation - the first of many Don'ts.
Don't Move the Person - First ask the victim if they feel pain anywhere. If there is any suspicion of a spinal fracture (especially in cases of neck or back injuries), moving the person could cause further spinal damage and paralysis.
Don't Panic. This is perhaps the hardest part.
Don't try to realign the bone.
Don't allow the person to walk on the broken leg or foot.
Don't apply too much pressure on the injured area. Especially if you are still unsure about the severity of the case.
Don't give the person food or drink if it looks like surgery might be needed.
Don't delay calling for medical help.
