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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 … fractures occur when you stretch your hand out in front of you to protect yourself … ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all …
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… Total hip replacement is often done when the fractured bones can't be properly lined up. … Walking is a good choice. If your doctor prescribes medicine to slow osteoporosis, take it … Total hip replacement is often done when the fractured bones can't be properly lined up. …
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… the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting the bone … bones can be properly aligned. A partial or total hip replacement may also be done to fix a broken …
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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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… Condition Basics How can you break your nose? You can break your nose during play, … But it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look … when the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken …
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… symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a … pubic symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the … lasts for about 2 months after childbirth. Fractured tailbone During childbirth, pressure …
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… of Pain Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Emergency … (CT) Scan of the Spine Creatine Kinase Test Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Extremity …
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… Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure … Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure …
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… can help protect your bones. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … recommend that you: footnote 2 Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … the medicines. You make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D. You get regular …
