A broken (fractured) bone requires emergency care. Suspect a possible
broken bone if your child heard or felt a bone snap, if your child has
difficulty moving the injured part, or if the injured part moves in an
unnatural way or is very painful to the touch.
A
sprain occurs when the ligaments, which hold bones together, are
overstretched and partially torn. Simply overstretching any part of the
musculature is called a strain. Sprains and strains generally cause
swelling and pain, and there may be bruises around the injured area. Most
sprains, after proper medical evaluation, can be treated at home.
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