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... More
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. Less
Recently Answered
- Q How is tennis elbow diagnosed?
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Tennis elbow cannot be diagnosed from blood tests or X-rays. Rather, it is diagnosed by the description of pain you provide to your doctor (clinical history) and certain findings during a physical examination. Since many other conditions can cause pain... More
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... More
- Q When should I call my doctor if I have tennis elbow?
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If you have tennis elbow, call your healthcare provider if: You have more pain or weakness in your arm, wrist, hand, or fingers. You have new numbness or tingling in your arm, hand, or fingers. More
Call your doctor immediately if you had an injury to your elbow and: You have severe elbow pain. You cannot move your elbow normally. Your elbow looks deformed. Your elbow begins to swell within 30 minutes of the injury. You have signs of... More
- Q What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
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Tennis elbow is inflammation of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The muscles which extend the wrist attach at the lateral epicondyle. Repetitive movement of wrist flexion and extension, or repetitive contraction of these muscles causes inflammation... More
If elbow pain is not properly treated, it will gradually worsen over weeks and months. In severe cases, burning sensations can develop on the outside of the elbow. Pressing on the outside of the elbow and gripping or lifting objects intensifies the pain;... More
Tennis elbow symptoms usually begin gradually. The main symptom is pain, which may begin with a dull aching or soreness on the outer part of the elbow that goes away within 24 hours after an activity. As time goes on, it may take longer for the pain... More
- 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... More
Nothing in the body works in isolation. This holds true for tennis and golfer's elbow. Often elbow pain is a response to a series of problems beginning with the shoulder blade. When the shoulder blade is not functioning well the arm bone (humerus)... More
The exact cause of tennis elbow is not known. Healthcare providers believe it is caused by overusing the muscles in your forearm. Fast-repeated arm movements can lead to inflammation (swelling) and small tears in your extensor tendon. Overuse of... More
- Q How are hip fractures diagnosed?
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A possible hip fracture needs immediate evaluation. An x-ray is likely to show a fracture if one exists. But if it doesn't, and your symptoms strongly suggest a fracture, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may reveal a break that has not moved... More
Hip fractures usually are diagnosed with a physical exam and X-rays. Signs of hip fracture include pain in the groin, thigh and knee, being unable to move the leg and the leg being shorter than the other and rotated to the outside. In some cases a... More
- Q What are the symptoms of a hip fracture?
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Symptoms of a hip fracture include: Severe pain in the hip or groin A turned-out leg that may appear shorter Swelling, tenderness, and bruising around the hip Inability to stand up (from either weakness or pain) Deformed appearance to the hip Hip too... More
The most common symptom of hip fracture is severe pain in the hip or lower groin. Your leg may be rotated to the outside, feel more comfortable when moved away from your other leg and be a little shorter than the other leg. You usually can't walk or... More
