It usually starts with something small. A stiffness. A moment of hesitation when you bend. You ignore it. Days pass, then weeks. The ache becomes a decision. You walk differently. Sit carefully. Sleep on one side. You don’t say it aloud, but the pain is running the schedule. So you sit on an exam table,…
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A comminuted fracture is when a bone breaks into more than two pieces. A comminuted fracture can occur in any bone. The more fragments that form when the bone is broken, the more severe the trauma is considered to be. Treatment of comminuted fracture A comminuted fracture is not always operated on. Some types of…
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One of the most common areas where fractures occur is the foot. The cause is usually severe trauma. Falling from a height, getting hit and traffic accidents can cause foot fractures. In elderly patients, a severe trauma may not be necessary. Bones that wear out over time and deteriorate in quality can break with a…
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The human body has many limbs to perform various activities. Arms enable people to perform many actions such as holding, reaching and grabbing. For these actions to take place properly, the arms must be healthy. Upper arm fractures are a problem that temporarily stops the function of the arm. The Anatomy of the Upper Arm…
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