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Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood vessel in the eye — learn more about this common, harmless condition that clears up without treatment.
It's not always easy to know if your water has broken. It might be hard to tell if the liquid is amniotic fluid or urine. Feeling only wetness or having a ...
A hip fracture almost always requires surgical repair or replacement, followed by physical therapy. Taking steps to maintain bone density and avoid falls can ...
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults. While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical ...
Back pain, caused by a broken or collapsed bone in the spine. Loss of height over time. A stooped posture. A bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
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