Burns that are caused by exposure to boiling grease are classified as second-degree burns that necessitate appropriate care to prevent scarring or infection. Depending on the harshness of the grease burn, there are various treatment methods that can be used. In case you are uncertain on how to deal with a burn caused by exposure […]
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Knee injuries occur when there is a significant damage or trauma to the knee joint of the leg. Also considered the largest joint of the body, the knee connects the thighs to the lower legs. It allows the legs to flex and extend, enabling the legs to carry the body weight and allow vertical
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A fractured leg, also called a broken leg, occurs when there is a crack or break in one of the bones of the legs. There are four bones in the leg, which will be discussed in detail later. Fractured legs can either be a simple stress fracture to a compound (open) fracture. Treatment will depend
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Stingray stings are caused by the venomous whip-like tails containing sharp spines of the sea animal, stingray. When their tail is whipped up, it means that the stinger on their tail is ready to attack any potential predators. Their stings are very painful to their victims. Humans are usually stung in the lower limbs, usually
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Bedsores are also known as pressure sores or pressures refer to skin injuries and injuries to the underlying tissues that occur as a result of prolonged pressure to a region of the skin. Bedsores commonly occur on regions where the skin overlies bony areas; such regions may include the ankles, heel, hips or buttocks. People
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