In a fracture, movement: which statement is true?

In a fracture, movement: which statement is true?

• A. The limb is usually movable, but movement is avoided due to pain
• B. The limb cannot be moved at all
• C. The limb should be forcibly moved to check alignment
• D. Movement always worsens injury

Answer: (B)

Limit movement to protect the injured tissues. When a bone is fractured, sharp ends and swelling can damage nearby muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Moving the limb can worsen bleeding, increase pain, and create further injury. The correct approach is to immobilize the limb in the position found and secure it with a splint, keeping it as still as possible. Forcing movement to check alignment is dangerous and should never be done. Movement isn’t a fixed rule—it's simply minimized to reduce harm and protect circulation and nerves.

Limit movement to protect the injured tissues. When a bone is fractured, sharp ends and swelling can damage nearby muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Moving the limb can worsen bleeding, increase pain, and create further injury. The correct approach is to immobilize the limb in the position found and secure it with a splint, keeping it as still as possible. Forcing movement to check alignment is dangerous and should never be done. Movement isn’t a fixed rule—it's simply minimized to reduce harm and protect circulation and nerves.