Options for Trigger Finger Treatment
As its name suggests, trigger finger is a condition whereby a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position, as if pulling a trigger. The finger will bend, straighten, or both with a quick snapping motion. Technically called stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger is common among individuals whose work or hobby involves repetitive gripping actions, […]
10 Worst Bone Fractures Ever
A fracture is a break in a bone. It is a result of the bone unable to withstand the force that was put upon it. It could be due to an accident or traumatic blow to the body part. Any fracture can cause pain and a restricted range of motion. Fortunately, the orthopedic experts at […]
Bone Fractures Dos and Don’ts
Bones are strong and designed to withstand forces. However, they do have their limits, and they can break due to anything that involves sudden, severe impact—whether from a tackle during a football game, to a bad fall, to an automobile accident. Bone fractures are not always preventable, so it is important that you know what […]
The Most Commonly Fractured Bones and Their Symptoms
The human bone is incredibly strong—as strong as steel, though 50 times lighter. However, repetitive force or a direct blow to it can take a toll on its strength and integrity and cause it to break. While each of the 206 bones in your body has the potential to break, there are those that are […]
What Does It Mean to Develop a Nonunion If Your Broken Bone Doesn’t Heal?
When bones fracture, the body produces new bone tissue to fuse the fragments together and heal the break. However, with any fracture, there is a risk of the bone failing to heal, becoming what is called a nonunion fracture. A nonunion is more common in fractures of the shoulder, shin, and foot, but can occur […]
Recovery From a Bone Fracture
A fracture is a break or a crack in a bone that often occurs when a force puts too much pressure on it. Fractures commonly happen due to sports injuries, car accidents, falls, or osteoporosis. If you sustain a fracture to your bone, immediately seek medical care. Depending on various factors, recovery can take weeks […]
Common Types of Bone Fractures
Bone fractures can happen to anyone, including young children and the elderly. Despite being very strong, bones can break when enough pressure is put on them to compromise their shape and structure. Fortunately, most bones can recover on their own and heal completely. However, in order to do this, the bone must be immobilized in […]
Frequently asked questions about bone fractures
Many people are not sure about when to seek medical attention when it comes to bone fractures. As long as there is no bleeding, a lot of people attempt to self-treat and wish away the symptoms. Taking this route comes with risks because a broken bone could come with complications. You could develop an infection […]
Common Bone Fractures in Sports
A fracture is another name for a break in a bone. Although bones are strong and have a certain amount of flexibility, any bone in the body can break, especially while playing sports. Bones that are most commonly fractured are located in the wrist, hand, ankle, foot, and collarbone. They can break when too much […]
Common Types of Bone Fractures
The bones in the human body that are most frequently broken are the collarbone, fingers, wrists, ankles, legs, feet, and hips. There are also certain ages when certain types of fractures are more common – such as broken legs and arms in children, and broken hips and wrists in people over the age of 70. […]