Injuries

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• sprain

• sling

• strain

• dislocation

 to hold something in one particular position so that it cannot move or bend

• break

• fracture

• realign

• immobilize

to shift something back into a previous, correct position

• strain

• realign

• sprain

• elevate

 an injury in which a joint is suddenly twisted or stretched, tearing a ligament

• sprain

• bear

• splint

• dislocation

 an injury in which two bones are separated from the place where they normally fit together

• manipulation

• bear weight

• dislocation

• sling

to stand or walk on a leg or foot normally

• bear weight

• break

• sprain

• strain

 an injury in which a muscle or tendon is stretched beyond its normal range

• immobilize

• fracture

• break

• strain

Patients should ....................... sprained limbs to prevent swelling.

Doctors................. fractured limbs to prevent them from moving.

Using a ..............................is one way to control swelling after an injury.(you can use some ice)