Bone and Joint Injuries

Treatment (RICE)

Rest (Slings, crutches etc)

Ice (for the 1st 24 hours then heat)

Compression (ace wraps etc)

Elevation

Non steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs: motrin/advil etc

Usually observation for 5 days in most injuries is not unreasonable

Northeast Indiana Pediatric Specialists, PC

Dr. Michael Dick & Dr. Todd Dillon
11123 Parkview Plaza Drive Suite 102
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 483-0688
 http://www.med-web.com/nips/

nips@med-web.com