title: [Primary care of fractures of the extremities].
abstract: The initial care of a fractured bone provided by the general physician includes reduction followed by immobilization and the treatment of pain. Open fractures must be covered by a sterile dressing, prior to the transportation of the patient to a hospital. Depending upon the severity of the injury, further treatment is provided by an orthopedic surgeon or in an appropriate hospital.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lohmann
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Grass
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rangger
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mathiak
mesh_terms: D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries*; D005194:Family Practice; D005392:First Aid; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010343:Patient Admission; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation