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Arm or Leg Trauma (Injury)

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Serious injury with multiple fractures. Major bleeding that can't be stopped.
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: You think your child has a serious injury. Looks like a broken (deformed) bone or dislocated joint or bone is poking (protruding) through skin. Swollen elbow or any large swelling. Skin beyond the injury is pale or blue. Age under 1 year old. Bicycle spoke or washing machine wringer injury. Severe pain. Won't stand, or walk or has a limp when walking. Unable to move arm normally (especially if someone pulled on the arm). Joint nearest the injury can't be moved fully (opened and closed). Knee injury with a "snap" or "pop" felt at the time of impact. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Pain not improved after 3 days.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Pain lasts over 2 weeks.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Bruised muscle or bone from direct blow. Pain muscle (probably from mild pulled muscle). Pain around joint (probably from mild stretched ligament).