Injuries, Wound and Trauma
The normal course of daily living ensures that at some point we will injure ourselves. The body is great at healing minor injuries, and first-aid basics will help keep injuries from becoming serious or infected.
As we move up to more serious injuries, again knowing what to do first is important, even if follow-up care must be done by a medic or hospital emergency room.
It's always better to prevent injury if you can. Pay attention to hazards that can cause falls. In the kitchen use cutting blocks and sharp knives - they are safer because you use less pressure while cutting.
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- Q How is an ankle sprain diagnosed?
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To diagnose an ankle sprain, your doctor will ask about how the injury occurred and will perform a physical exam to look for tenderness. He or she may seek x-rays to rule out broken bones and may order an MRI for further evaluation. Full Answer
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- Q What causes a ligament sprain?
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Joints are stabilized by thick bands of tissue called ligaments. The ligaments are anchored to bone on each side of the joint. If a ligament is stretched or torn, the injury is called a sprain. An injury can occur from a single stressful incident, such... Full Answer
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- Q What is a ligament sprain?
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Joints are stabilized by thick bands of tissue called ligaments. The ligaments are anchored to bone on each side of the joint. If a ligament is stretched or torn, the injury is called a sprain. Full Answer
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- Q What causes tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
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The muscles that move your wrist and fingers are attatched at your elbow. Repetitive movements of these joints can cause overuse injuries such as tendonitis. Tennis and golf are just some of the motions that can be associated with... Full Answer
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- Q How is tennis elbow diagnosed?
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Your doctor can usually determine if you have tennis elbow by talking to you about the history of your symptoms, daily activities and past injuries. You'll have a physical exam too. X-rays aren't usually needed for diagnosis of tennis elbow but can... Full Answer
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- Q How is golfer's elbow diagnosed?
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Golfer’s elbow is the common name for pain in the inner tendon of the elbow. Although x-rays do not show soft tissue such as tendons, your doctor may order some to rule out problems in the bone or arthritis. The doctor may also use MRI to confirm a... Full Answer
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- Q What is a strain?
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A strain is a stretching and tearing of muscles or tendons. Strains often are caused by lifting something heavy or working a muscle too hard. They usually involve the muscles in the neck, back, thigh, or the back of the lower leg. Some strains... Full Answer
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- Q What causes an elbow strain?
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A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon, the fibrous cords of tissue that connect muscle to bone. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result from a partial or... Full Answer
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- Q How is an elbow strain or sprain diagnosed?
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To diagnose an elbow strain or sprain, your doctor will determine what happened through a physical examination and questions. Although x-rays do not show soft tissue such as tendons, your doctor may order them to rule out problems in the bone or... Full Answer
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- Q How is an elbow strain or sprain treated?
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The goal during the first stage of treatment for an elbow strain or sprain is to reduce swelling and pain. Doctors usually advise patients to follow a formula of rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury.... Full Answer
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