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Fracture of Knee Cap

Do's and Dont's

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Apply a sterile dressing to open wounds.

Don't move the patient unless the injured area is completely immobilized.

Don't attempt to straighten a misshapen bone or joint or to change its position.

Don't test a misshapen bone or joint for loss of function.

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