Background: Up to 30% of patients suffer from long-term functional restrictions following conservative treatment of distal radius fractures. Whether duration of cast immobilisation influences ...
Mighell, MD, offered several tip and tricks for operative management of clavicle fractures. “I’ve been doing this now for over 25 years,” he said. “Clavicle fractures always are a part of ...
Absence of the clavicle results in a foreshortened appearance to the shoulder girdle. Therefore, fracture, loss, or shortening of the clavicle can result in significant disability. That is why it ...
Avulsion fracture of coracoid process with acromioclavicular joint dislocation ... Intraoperatively, we found the coracoclavicular (CC) ligament to be intact. After reduction of the displaced CP, we ...
A 55 year old right handed man presented with a three month history of left arm pain and precordial chest discomfort. His symptoms had started three months previously after a heavy game of squash.
The tibia is the major bone of the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shin bone. Tibia fractures can occur from many types of injuries and come in different shapes and sizes. Each fracture must be ...
A talus fracture can cause swelling and pain. The talus is one of the major bones that form the ankle joint and serves as an important link between the leg and foot. Injuries to the talus can have a ...
The conflict has caused over 6,000 deaths and displaced more than 1 million people. Displaced women and girls are rebuilding their lives amid precarious conditions, facing domestic violence and ...
If the broken bone ends have moved out of place, it's further classified as a displaced fracture. In non-displaced fractures, the broken bone pieces are still lined up properly. When you break ...
“Around 50 people are in a state of relative emergency, with injuries such as scalp wounds, clavicle fractures and knee sprains. But there are no critical injuries. It could have been much worse ...