First Aid for Broken bones

• Recent injury (within the last 24 hours)
• A lot of pain, swelling, and bruising
• Being unable to move or put weight on the area that was injured
• Injured area looks misshapen
• If there is a wound visible over a fracture (broken bone), it may be an open fracture. All open fractures require the attention of an orthopaedic surgeon.
• If there is no pulse below the injury, or the area below the injury is numb, tingly, or paralyzed, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! These are symptoms of a rare emergency that needs immediate medical attention.

Follow the doctor's orders.
 

• Make sure you eat a balanced diet that includes 100% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances, especially of calcium and Vitamin D.
• Regular exercise is very important to keep your bones strong.
• Post-menopausal women should ask their doctor about hormone therapy