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14 de may. de 2024 · Learn about fractures, also called broken bones, and how they happen, what they feel like, and how they are treated. Find out how to prevent fractures and get resources for different types of fractures.
10 de may. de 2024 · Whether these require surgery or not will depend on the area of anatomy (a wrist fracture versus a finger fracture), the degree to which the bones have shifted out of place, and whether the fracture line involves the joint surface (intra-articular fracture, see below).
28 de may. de 2024 · Distal radial fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures that occur at the distal radius and are the dominant fracture type at the wrist. These common fractures, representing ~15% of all fractures 7, usually occur when significant force is applied to the distal radial metaphysis.
9 de may. de 2024 · Medial Epicondylar Fractures are the third most common elbow fracture seen in children and are usually seen in boys between the ages of 9 and 14. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs. Treatment is nonoperative for the majority of fractures.
9 de may. de 2024 · Preventing a fall or hip fracture. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Ask your doctor or health care provider to evaluate your risk for falling and talk with them about specific things you can do. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines to see if any might make you dizzy or sleepy.
10 de may. de 2024 · Management of a patient with a fracture can belong to either emergent or post-emergent. Immediately after injury, if a fracture is suspected, it is important to immobilize the body part before the patient is moved. Adequate splinting is essential to prevent the movement of fracture fragments.
21 de may. de 2024 · A shoulder fracture is where one of the shoulder bones breaks into two or more pieces. The most common causes of shoulder fractures are a fall or a direct blow to the shoulder. Shoulder fractures can be really painful and make it difficult to use the arm. In most cases, a broken shoulder does not require surgery.
