Limb injuries

What is a limb injury? A limb injury is any injury to a limb, either a leg or arm, or to the toes and fingers. Limb injuries include broken bones, dislocations, sprain, strains, injuries to the nail, and bruising. What symptoms are related to limb injuries? Signs of limb injury can vary, depending on the type of injury. Broken bones (cracked or fractured bones, for example a broken arm): Severe pain, restricted or no movement in the affected limb, change of shape of the limb, discolouration, tenderness and swelling. Dislocation (when a bone has been moved or dislodged, for example a