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 ...

Since there is little knowledge about the best immobilisation period for non-displaced distal radial fractures, there is a need for a RCT. In this study functional outcome will be the primary ...

S t. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his ribs on the left side. It was reported yesterday that Nootbaar was going to go in for testing for a ...

The following is a summary of “Ultrasound-guided thoracic nerve blocks for emergency department patients with rib fractures: A review,” published in the January 2025 issue of Emergency Medicine by ...

These fractures can be classified as either displaced or nondisplaced, with treatment options typically including internal fixation or arthroplasty (joint replacement). Recent research has focused ...

Contact sports, auto accidents and falls all put us at higher risk for rib fractures, which can be excruciatingly painful. "Anytime that we can be innovative and creative in the ways that we treat ...

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 ...

Nearly 1,000 displaced and stray animals have come through the Pasadena Humane Society, just half a mile from a stadium housing people displaced by the fire. The Pasadena Humane Society is housing ...

Q: How can family members, educators and other community members support families who have been displaced? Aviles: Communities can support families by first and foremost treating them with dignity and ...

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