Dislocations and Fractures (Broken Bones) During Physical Activity

Dislocations:	A joint (connection of two bones) is disrupted (one a bone has slipped out of joint). Dislocations are usually recognizable; there is obvious deformity and the joint appears crooked.
Fracture:	A broken bone. Fractures are sometimes recognizable due to deformity, such as an unusual bump under the skin or a crooked appearance, but many times you may not know a bone is fractured. Most often there will be swelling and/or pain around the fractured area. If you’re not sure if a bone is broken, such as a finger, try the tap test: lightly tap the tip of the injured finger. If a fracture is suspected, the percussion from the tap will cause pain at the site of the fracture.
Treatment:	When there is a dislocation or fracture, damage also occurs to tissue around the joint, including possible nerve damage. It is important to properly care for a dislocation or bone fracture to limit additional soft tissue damage.

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