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Always suspect a severe injury when any of the following signs are present:
- One of the most common signs in any joint injury is pain. The injured area may be very painful to touch and move.
- There is significant bruising and swelling. The area may be swollen and red or bruised.
- There is significant deformity. The area may be twisted or strangely bent. It may have abnormal lumps, ridges, and hollows.
- The person is unable to use the affected part normally.
- The person felt or heard a snap or pop at the time of injury.
- The injured area is cold, numb, and tingly.
- The cause of the injury suggests that it may be severe.
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