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Erb's palsy is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the severing of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves. These form part of the brachial plexus, comprising the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5–C8 and thoracic nerve T1.
Jessie Owen was traveling with her family twelve years ago when, while going through a mountain pass, a tree fell on their car. “In that moment, my parents passed away, my siblings were severely ...
A brachial plexus injury (BPI), also known as brachial plexus lesion, is an injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that conducts signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand. These nerves originate in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth cervical (C5–C8), and first thoracic (T1) spinal nerves, and innervate the ...
However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal ...
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that can develop after traumatic injuries, such as in automobile accidents or dynamic sporting activities – for example, a severe crush injury or an open or closed fracture of an extremity. Rarely, ACS can develop after a relatively minor injury, or due to another medical issue. [28]
These factors make it easier to crash or fall — plus, many riders don't wear helmets, says Press. Common e-scooter injuries include road rash, fractures and head trauma.
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand, making them unable to straighten completely, according to the Mayo Clinic.
X-ray of an avulsion fracture of the head of the first (thumb) metacarpal on the left hand of a 16-year-old male, images taken one day and seven weeks after the injury, respectively. If the fracture is small, it is usually sufficient to treat with rest and support bandage , but in more severe cases, surgery may be required.