A clavicle fracture involves damage in the collarbone. Generally, the collarbone is one of the major bones in the shoulder. This type of fracture is fairly prevalent in adults and most common causes of why the condition occurs are when a fall onto the shoulder or an extended arm places enough pressure to the collarbone […]
A hip fracture is a serious injury that happens when the thighbone receives a crack or break. Common causes are falls to the side where the hips are the victim of a direct impact, though disease can also trigger this such as cancer. Generally, this kind of injury can cause life threatening complications and surgery
A compression fracture is usually common in the middle back or the thoracic spine in the lower back or lumbar spine. The spinal bone becomes weakened with simple activities such as lifting an object, coughing, twisting, sneezing and laughing and result to a spinal compression fracture. In addition, the compression causes the spine to become
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A clavicle fracture is a damage in the clavicle of the child. It is a common bone fracture that mainly affects children. The collarbone is located between the top of the breastbone or sternum and the shoulder blade or scapula and attaches the arm to the body. The collarbone can be felt by touching the
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A hammertoe happens due to muscular and ligament inequality around the toe joint which leads to the bending of the center joint of the toe and remains in this position. Hammertoe causes rubbing and irritation on top of the bent toe. Women are more susceptible to hammertoes due to the shoes worn. The middle 3
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Sesamoiditis is an inflammatory ailment that involves the sesamoid bones of the 1st matatarsophalangeal joint that cause forefoot pain especially during weight bearing. The sesamoid bones are small bones embedded in the tendon of the flexor hallucis brevis muscle under the bottom of the big toe. Symptoms of sesamoiditis Pain in forefoot especially with weight
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Whiplash is an injury to the tendon, ligaments and muscles of the neck and spine due to sudden or strong movement of the head or body. Whiplash is usually caused by vehicular accidents. Symptoms of whiplash Stiffness or pain in the neck Headache at the back part of the neck Difficulty moving the neck Soreness
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A broken shoulder blade is caused by a direct trauma usually a substantial force. The injury might even affect other areas of the body. The shoulder blade is located on the upper part of the back that attaches the upper arm to the thorax. The shoulder blade is enclosed by dense layers of muscle that
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A broken foot can occur in both children and adults. The feet are susceptible to slipping and twisting that can result to minor injuries or even fractures. Causes of a broken foot Heels become fractured when falling or jumping from a height and landing on the feet. Toes are broken when accidently kicking something hard.
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Kneecap dislocation occurs when the kneecap is not aligned properly and usually slips out toward the outside part of the leg which results to swelling of the area. This injury usually happens due to twisting of the knee with a planted foot during gymnastics or dancing. It can also be caused by direct trauma to
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