As a toddler starts to eat various foods, the risk for choking is drastically increased. Remember that choking is the usual cause of injury and death among children especially those younger than age 3 years old. Most choking incidents involve food. There are certain foods that pose the highest risk for children younger than age […]
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A hairline hip fracture involves a break in the upper part of the thigh bone. Most cases of fractures occur among adults age 65 and older. It is important to note that these injuries often result to significant health issues, diminished level of independence and premature death. Immediate treatment is vital to minimize the likelihood
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Cubital tunnel syndrome involves pinching or compression of the ulnar nerve on the middle part of the elbow. This nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the ring and small fingers to the brain as well as for the functioning of the small muscles inside the hand. If the ulnar nerve is compressed, it
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A greenstick wrist fracture is unique among children and the most common type. Remember that fractures among children are different from children due to anatomical and physiological variances in the developing skeleton. Remember that bones of children are softer and porous than adults. This is the reason why they have different fracture patterns. Does my
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An ankle stress fracture occurs if the ankle bones endured repetitive force while engaging in physical activities such as running or dancing. Once an individual sustains a stress fracture, small-sized cracks develop within the ankle bones. Those who end up with any of the symptoms must seek further care from a doctor right away. Signs
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Pes anserine bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa positioned in between the shinbone and 3 tendons of the hamstring muscles at the interior of the knee. This develops once the bursa is irritated and releases excess fluid which results to swelling that places pressure on the neighboring parts of the knee. In most cases of
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The quadriceps tendon function with the muscles in the anterior part of the thigh to straighten out the leg. A quadriceps tendon tear particularly a small one can make it hard for an individual to walk and engage in daily activities. For a large-sized tear on the quadriceps tendon, it is debilitating. It requires surgery
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A neck sprain can develop in one or several soft tissues during abrupt movement such as in falls or vehicular accidents which causes the neck to flex into an extreme position. What are the indications? An individual with a neck sprain might suffer from a variety of symptoms such as the following: Pain particularly in
Shoulder injuries are likely to occur among those who engage in sports that involve overhead throwing. This movement places significant stress on the shoulder joint, particularly to the structures that keeps it stable. Those who engage in sports with throwing movements endure the repeated stress and can result to various forms of overuse injuries. Even
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A thumb sprain is considered as a common form of injury. A sprain is an injury involving a ligament which is a soft tissue that links bones to each other at the joints. The commonly damaged ligament in the thumb is the ulnar collateral ligament which helps connect the thumb to the hand on the
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