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Condition Basics What is a Jones fracture? A Jones fracture is a break or a thin (hairline) crack in the fifth metatarsal, the long bone on the outside of the foot. A Jones fracture occurs near the …
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Overview What is a scaphoid fracture of the wrist? A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of your wrist. This is also called a navicular fracture. Of the eight carpal bones …
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… are caused by falls. As you get older, your bones naturally lose some strength and are … after a fall. But if you have very thin bones from osteoporosis or another problem, … exercise that puts pressure on bones and muscles. Walking is a good choice. If your …
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… is usually the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting … Hip pinning is usually for people who have fractures in which the bones can be properly … This picture shows one type of hip fracture and the way it might be repaired. …
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Condition Basics What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a small piece of a bone that's attached to it. The ligament …
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… when the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken … nose. Swelling or a bump on the thin wall (nasal septum) between the nostrils of the nose (nasal septal hematoma). A hole in the nasal …
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… Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the … symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic … by pressing on your lower front pelvic bone, just above your genital area. Your …
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… Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have aches and … your bone, joint, and muscle symptoms with topics such as: Finger, Hand, and Wrist … Pain . Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise …
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… and Ankle Injuries Head and neck injuries Concussion Whiplash Swallowed or inhaled … Fracture Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries … Concussion Whiplash … Choking Rescue …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … because of a side effect of taking medicines, such as steroids. Or you are taking … is lower, it's less likely that these medicines will help you. Your doctor might use …
