Your hands and arms have many delicate bones that can easily become dislocated or even broken. A dislocation, by definition, is the separation of two bones in the joints, disrupting the ligaments that attach and keep everything together. The type and severity of dislocations vary. A dislocation can be closed (meaning it hasn’t broken through
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How Preventing a Hip Fracture Can Save Your Life
If you’re over the age of 65 or know someone who is, you’ve probably heard about osteoporosis and hip fractures. When someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis, it simply means that due to low bone density, their bones continue to be fragile and weak, making them more susceptible to injuries like very dangerous hip fractures. That’s
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated six million people each year will break a bone in their body. There are 206 bones in the human body, and the research and statistics about fractures show that some areas of our bodies are somewhat fragile. No wonder our bones are prone to all
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