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A greenstick fracture is a fracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and breaks. Greenstick fractures occur most often during infancy and childhood when bones are soft. The name is by analogy with green (i.e., fresh) wood which similarly breaks on the outside when bent.
Tendons are thick fibrous cords that attach small muscles of the hand to bones. A Tendon is useful for generation of power to bend or extend the finger. When repetitive action is performed, tendons often get inflamed and present with pain and difficulty for moving the finger. In most cases, tendinitis can be treated with rest, ice and wearing ...
The physical exam may show tenderness by palpation over the scapholunate ligament on the back of the wrist, immediately below the radius. [1] [4] Swelling and deformities are the two clinical signs associated with arthritis. The wrist is clinically tested by slight flexion while the physician feels the back of the wrist with the thumb. [4]
Enjoying a glass of wine (AKA drinking in moderation) can be a part of a healthy eating pattern, but don’t feel like you need to start drinking wine if you aren’t already doing so to reap ...
Fibreglass long leg cast immobilizing the leg for a tibial fracture. An orthopedic cast, or simply cast, is a shell, frequently made from plaster or fiberglass, that encases a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to stabilize and hold anatomical structures—most often a broken bone (or bones), in place until healing is confirmed.
A suspect is in custody after a knife attack at Grand Central 42 Street subway station in New York injured two with neck and wrist slashes.
Indulging in a glass every once in a while isn't necessarily harmful, but calling wine a health food is misleading at best. You’re better off getting your antioxidants straight from the source.
A bone fracture (abbreviated FRX or Fx, F x, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of any bone in the body. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture. [1]