Musculoskeletal Disorders - Bone fracture

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

• high force impact/stress
• medical conditions such as cancer or osteoporosis
• fractures caused by medical conditions which are called pathological fractures

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

• pain
• swelling
• bruising
• unable to put weight on injured area
• can’t move affected area

Question 3

Treatment

Answer 3

• immobilisation (cast)

* surgery such as metal plates