A scaphoid fracture is a common wrist injury, and it usually results from a fall onto an outstretched hand. It can happen during a sports activity or simply when you slip and fall. Scaphoid fractures affect the scaphoid bone, which is one of the eight small bones in the wrist – also called the carpal
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Why Is Fracture Treatment Different in Children Compared to Adults?
You may have noticed that the treatment methods used for fractures is different for children and adults. Orthopedists treat fractures differently, depending on the age of the patient. But isn’t a fracture the same thing, whether it happens to a child or an adult? Not necessarily. Fractures have different implications on children than they do
Read MoreDifferent Types of Orthopedic Immobilization Techniques
Immobilization is necessary for an orthopedic injury to heal properly. Injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and more will incur further damage if the affected areas aren’t immobilized. Keeping the area from moving also helps reduce pain. Immobilization is accomplished through different procedures that your doctor will determine, depending on the location and severity of the traumatized
Read MoreCan a Hip Fracture Heal on its Own
The human hip is a ball and socket joint. It is the most flexible and free-moving joint in the body, allowing us to preform and participate in activities in our everyday lives. It can move backwards and forwards, to the side, and can perform twisting motions. Full function of the hip is dependent on the
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