A crush injury occurs if a body part is caught or crushed between heavy objects such as a steel girder, boulder or a vehicle. The force or pressure on the body part can result to intense pain, bleeding, bruising, fractured bones and damage to the nerves. In most cases, localized tissue damage is only observed. […]
A skull fracture involves any skull or head injury that results to the fracture of the skull bones. It is considered as a prevalent injury affecting both adults and children and often linked with a head injury. There are instances in which it can potentially result to disability or even death. What are the possible
A cervical fracture involves damage to the cervical vertebrae. It is important to note that the cervical vertebrae are comprised of 7 bones that provide support to the head and neck. The fracture is generally brought about by high impact during vehicular accidents or a fall. Those who engage in sports such as hockey or
Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative spinal condition that affects the lumbar region of the spine throughout the lower back. Individuals over 40 years of age face the highest possibility for the condition with symptoms such as back pain or stiffness in the morning. Aging process One of the usual causes of lumbar spondylosis is natural
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A dislocated shoulder arises if the arm bone moves out of the shoulder socket. It is often a result of a strong strike or blow or excessive rotation of the joint. In most cases, the injury causes evident deformity, intense pain, immediate swelling and loss of joint movement. Caring for a dislocated shoulder It is
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Osteomyelitis is bone infection brought about by bacteria. This typically affects the long bones in the legs, but also in the arms or in the back. The indications of osteomyelitis might include: Fever of 38 degrees C or higher Redness, swelling and warmth in the affected area Bone pain that can be intense How does
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A bone cyst is a hole filled with fluid that forms within a bone. A cyst can develop at any age, but generally affects children and young adults. The cysts do not typically trigger any symptoms. They are not cancerous in nature and do not pose as a serious health risk. Nevertheless, large-sized cysts can
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome involves the bursae and tendons bordering the greater trochanter. If there is damage to these structures, it triggers pain on the exterior of the thigh and buttock. The condition is a combination of both gluteal tendon injuries and bursitis surrounding the hip joint. The main tendons that are affected include the
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Calcaneal apophysitis is characterized as sore inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It generally develops among children ages 8-14 years old since the heel bone is not completely developed until a minimum of 14 years old. Till then, new bone is developing at the growth plate which is a weak site positioned at
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Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the spinal bones slips out of place onto the vertebra beneath it. In case it slips excessively, the bone might crush a nerve, resulting to pain. Generally, the bones of the lower back are affected. The condition is the usual cause of back pain among teenagers. The symptoms
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