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… Broken Rib On this page: What is a broken rib? A broken rib (also called a fracture) is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: … and muscles. Walking is a good choice. If your doctor prescribes medicine to slow osteoporosis, take it as directed. … and muscles. Walking is a good choice. If your doctor prescribes medicine to slow osteoporosis, take it as directed. …
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… Jones Fracture On this page: What is a Jones fracture? A Jones fracture is a break or a thin (hairline) crack in the fifth …
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… Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist On this page: Overview Related … packs or ice to reduce swelling. Your doctor may also prescribe a pain medicine or suggest a pain medicine that you can … packs or ice to reduce swelling. Your doctor may also prescribe a pain medicine or suggest a pain medicine that you can …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … it in place until a doctor removes it. If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking … gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, …
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… Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning) On this page: Surgery Overview … Surgery is usually the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting the bone lined … fixation. Hip pinning is usually for people who have fractures in which the bones can be properly aligned. A …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … Information Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a fracture in a weakened hip bone. Children and young adults …
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… pain can occur with movement of a shoulder, an arm, the rib cage, or the trunk of the body. Even a minor injury can … doctor. Home treatment can relieve the pain and discomfort. Rib fracture An injury to the chest may break or crack a rib or …
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… of your spine and chest, including your breastbone , your ribs, your collarbone , and the upper part of your spine . A … conditions. Look for problems from a chest injury, such as rib fractures or lung damage. Find foreign objects , such as …
