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Common Ailements of the Skeletal System Injuries usually affect the joints. When body movement are beyond the flexibility limits of the bones,discomfort is experienced.

1. Dislocation results in the displacement of bone ends from the joints. It can be caused by hard falls or excessive physical movements. Sudden stretching, twisting or jerking may also result in dislocation. For any dislocation, apply cold - compress. Seek the physical therapist's advice or other medical practitioners to apply treatment. If pain worsen, go to a nearby hospital for examination and x-ray.

2. Sprains commonly affects the ankles,wrists,shoulders,knees,and hips. The affected area usually becomes painful as it swells. It is caused by over strained bone joints or too much exertion of force when carrying heavy objects. Walking, long standing on high - heeled shoes or uncomfortable footwear, and sudden falls may also cause sprains. Injury is usually on the ligaments and tendons.

3. Sprain is applied with cold - compress to relieve the pain. When sprain occurs apply cold - compress on the affected area. The sprained part may be place on a comfortable position. If swelling does not subside wet and warm - compress should be applied. Sprained part should be rested for one or two weeks. Or clean bandage will be used. If pain and swelling do not subside go to a nearby hospital for examination and x - ray.

4. A fracture is a broken bone.A wound may be present at the fractured area. Sometimes it has no open wound and is always accompained by severe pain. The area is swollen very tendon and usually deformed. I am open fractured bone may be seem, through the cut.A splint is used immobilize and support the injured part.A splint may be a lightweight piece of wood or any material that is not brittle tied to the injury using strips of cloth.

5. Spinal curvature may be any of three kyphosis (hanchback), lordsis, or scolious. Many cases of curvature are caused by long continued faulty posture and lack of exercise.