The commonest injury in the British hills is not dramatic. It is a twisted ankle on the descent, late in the day, when legs are tired and attention has drifted. Slips and trips leading to lower-leg injuries are among the commonest reasons for mountain rescue call-outs in Britain. Many are sprains; some are fractures. Whether the casualty can walk out, slowly, with strapping and a stick, or needs carrying off…
In this lesson
Sprains and strains
Strapping an ankle for self-evacuation
Recognising a fracture
Splinting principles
Mouldable and sleeping mat splints
Slings and arm support
Improvised leg splints
Finger and toe buddy strapping
Open fractures
Dislocations: support, do not reduce
Check yourself
Key points
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