Most bone fractures are the result of high force impact and happen at the same time as other injuries. While some people call these “broken” bones, doctors rarely use this term, because it isn’t quite an accurate description. Fracture treatment depends on the type of injuries you’ve sustained, the fracture location, the patient’s age, general…
You heard the pop, and now you’re worried. You also feel a sharp pain at your shoulder and notice an unusual looking deformity. What can you do about a dislocated shoulder? The shoulder joint, being the most mobile joint in the human body in one of the shallowest sockets, is less stable than many other…
Living with excess pain in your neck or back can be excruciating. If you have ever suffered from a herniated disk, you probably know exactly how unbearable this pain can be. Long-term discomfort may leave you with no other option but to seek medical treatment. Generally, in the past, the only option that provided a remedy…
Following a car accident, most people are generally taken aback by what’s just happened and are often left in a state of shock. Typically, our bodies automatically go into “fight or flight” mode, where suddenly we’re running on pure adrenaline. So, it comes as no surprise that, because of the way our bodies react in…