A broken pelvis requires immediate medical care. It is important to note that the pelvic bones provide support to the internal organs and a stable base for the legs. Even after a trip to the emergency department, certain measures are necessary to help cope with the pain from a broken pelvis for some time. Management […]
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A broken wrist occurs if one of the wrist bones endures serious harm or injury which causes it to fracture. The usual causes of a broken wrist include sports or vehicular injuries or bone diseases including osteoporosis. An individual who experiences any of the effects after sustaining a broken wrist should consult a doctor for
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A fractured wrist is often due to a fall. In this form of injury, it necessitates treatment from a doctor who is trained on how to properly reset the bone. Some measures can be done at home in order to prevent the injury from worsening while waiting for treatment as well as hasten the recovery.
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The calcaneus is a big bone forming the base of the rear aspect of our foot. It is linked with the cuboid bones and talus. This connection amidst the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint which is essential for normal foot functioning. The calcaneus has a thin, durable shell externally and a soft, sponge-like
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A sesamoid injury can involve the tendons, bones and/or neighboring tissue in the joint. The sesamoid is a bone embedded in a tendon. They are found in different joints all over the body. In a normal foot, the sesamoids are 2 pea-shaped bones positioned in the ball of the foot, under the big toe joint.
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A spinal fracture might be due minor falls or trauma. Most of these injuries do not necessitate surgery but major fractures can lead to significant long-term issues unless promptly and correctly treated. A spinal fracture can range from sore compression fractures often seen after minor trauma among individuals with osteoporosis to serious damage such as
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Collarbone injuries are prevalent in sports. The collarbone is the curved bone that travels from the middle chest to the shoulder and links it to the front of the chest wall. Since the bone is positioned close to the skin surface, it is prone to fractures. What are the causes of collarbone injuries? Sustaining a
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An individual with metatarsalgia experiences foot pain. The areas of the metatarsal region of the foot affected include the: Ball of the foot Toes Arch and center of the foot What are the causes? It is best to take a close look at the metatarsal region of the foot. Starting at the top of any
Stress fractures involves partial break in the bone. The injury involves thin cracks in the bone and can develop in the tibia, navicular, metatarsals, talus, calcaneus, ribs and femur. Unlike with other types of fractures, they do not develop after a traumatic event. The fractures are brought about by repeated forces or blow on the
An osteochondral knee fracture involves tearing of the cartilage that covers the end of bone inside a joint. This commonly occurs in the knee joint particularly with other injuries such as ACL tears. This type of fracture is oftentimes called as articular cartilage injuries. The difference is that an osteochondral knee fracture involves a fractured
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