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Fracture Symptoms

Complete list of fracture information

Symptoms of a bone fracture include

pain that is usually severe and gets worse with time and movement
swelling
bruising
a limb or joint that is visibly out of place
limitation of movement or inability to bear weight
numbness and tingling
paleness of the injured area

More detailed description of fracture symptoms

Symptoms of fractures usually begin with pain that increases with attempted movement or use of the area and swelling at the involved site. The skin in the area may be pale and an obvious deformity may be present. In more severe cases, there may be a loss of pulse below the fracture site, such as in the extremities, accompanied by numbness, tingling, or paralysis below the fracture. An open or compound fracture is often accompanied by bleeding or bruising. If the lower limbs or pelvis are fractured, pain and resistance to movement usually accompany the injury causing difficulty with weight bearing.

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