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Athletic Injuries, First aid and Safety MODULE-4
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences

Note

Ankle Swelling, inflammation,
sprain and bruising of ankle

Damage to
ligaments
of the ankle

17.1.3 BONE INJURY

Fracture: It is a complete or incomplete break in a bone or discontinuation of
bone resulting from the application of excessive force
a. Close Fracture: A closed fracture is when the bone breaks but there is no
puncture or open wound in the skin
i. Transverse Fracture: Broken at right angle to long axis of bone.
Transverse fractures of long bones are usually the result of direct
impacts, and thus are more common in older children after sports
injuries.
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