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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 …
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Broken Toe On this page: What is a broken toe? A broken toe is a break, or fracture, in a bone of your toe. A …
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Broken Collarbone On this page: Related … blood vessels from the neck to the shoulder. What causes a broken collarbone? A broken collarbone is usually caused by direct contact to the …
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… Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist On this page: Overview Overview … most scaphoid fractures do not cause the wrist to look broken and many cause only minor symptoms, it can be hard to know if your scaphoid bone is broken. If the bone is broken, you may have: Pain, …
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… Exercises for Arm and Wrist On this page: Overview Overview … for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side. Stretching your …
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Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … and falls. But it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look crooked even if it is not broken. When the swelling goes down after a few days, it is …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check … Injuries to joints ( sprains ). Pulled muscles ( strains ). Broken bones ( fractures ), such as a wrist fracture . … burn, a scrape, insect bites, or any injury that may cause broken skin. You may need a tetanus shot depending on how …
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… Safe Hand and Wrist Movements On this page: Overview Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities that …
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… Chipped or Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance On this page: Overview … it occurs inside a permanent tooth after the tooth has been broken. Prompt dental treatment can often prevent the tooth … can delay healing and lead to infection or scarring. A broken dental appliance can interfere with your ability to …
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Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes your wrist in a straight and sometimes slightly bent-back …