Minor fracture, sprain and strain

Kanwar Sudhir Lather; Malcolm Mahadevan

The Singapore Family Physician

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Minor fracture, sprain and strain

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Author(s):

Kanwar Sudhir Lather
Malcolm Mahadevan

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 41 No 3 - Emergency Medicine: What the Family Physician Can Treat

Page(s):

6 - 11

Publication date:

1 September 2015

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Sprains, strains and minor fractures involving the upper and lower limbs are relatively common injuries presenting to primary care physicians and emergency departments. A significant number of these injuries are managed conservatively with appropriate splinting and gradual staged mobilization therapy. Proficiency in the acute management of these injuries ensures pain relief, optimal siting of care, optimal healing and best patient outcomes.