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Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. A low dose of radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on a piece of film. Find and assess fractures (breaks or chips in the bones).;Ensure that a fracture ha...
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A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. It is used to diagnose bone problems, such as fractures, cancer, or infections, and joint problems such as arthritis. It is also used to check joint replacemen...
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If you've sprained your ankle, you know what severe pain is. Sprains are a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the tissue connecting two bones. Ligaments stabilize and support the body's joints. For example, ligaments in the knee connect the upper ...
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A fractured bone starts to heal on its own right away. But a treatment called reduction may help you heal better. Reduction is a process that repositions your bones. The goal is to get them as close as possible to how they were before the fracture...
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A fractured bone starts to heal on its own right away. But a treatment called reduction may help you heal better. Reduction is a process that repositions your bones. The goal is to get them as close as possible to how they were before the fracture...
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Treatment depends on where and how badly your ankle has been broken. A cast may be used to hold the bone in its proper position for healing. Sometimes the sections of broken bone must first be realigned. This is done by a process known as reductio...
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You've just been given a cast made of plaster or fiberglass. This cast will hold your arm or leg in place to help it heal. Though it might feel a bit awkward at first, you'll soon get used to it. During the coming days and weeks, the way you treat...
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Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury. Aplaster cast is made from gauze and plaster strips soaked in water. These are wrapped around the in...
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The day to remove your cast has come. But your recovery isn't over yet. Your bone is still growing stronger. Keep caring for your injury. And follow your healthcare provider's instructions until you're fully healed.
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Proper fitting helps you use your crutches safely and effectively. When fitting crutches, stand up straight and wear the shoes you will normally use to walk. If the crutches don't feel right, ask your doctor, nurse, or physical therapist (PT) to c...
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A healthy leg can bear your body weight. But when you have an injured leg or foot, you need to keep weight off it. The "swing to" gait is easy to learn and takes less arm strength and balance. The "swing through" gait takes more practice, but it m...
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Use a weight-bearing gait when you are told that you can put some weight on your leg as it heals. Depending on your arm strength and balance, you can either "step to" or "step through." Start in a balanced standing (tripod) position.;Step forward ...
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Tip: Ask a friend to carry one of your crutches while you climb or descend stairs. Hold the handrail with one hand.;Put both crutches in your other hand.;Support your weight evenly between the handrail and your crutches.;Put some weight on the cru...
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Acane helps you get around on your own. Many different canes are available. The most common type has a single tip. But if you have balance problems, your healthcare provider may recommend that you use a quad (four-point) cane. Always use your cane...
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A facial fracture means you have one or more broken bones in your face. These may be in your jaw, nose, cheeks, or the sockets around your eyes. Car accidents are the most common cause of facial fractures. Fights, falls, and sports injuries can al...
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Your spine stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. It's composed of 33 bones (vertebrae) that help support your body. These bones also protect your spinal cord, the important branch of your nervous system that carries messages from...
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You have one long collarbone (clavicle) on top of each shoulder. The collarbone is attached to your shoulder blade (scapula). These bones hold your arms in place and help them move. Collarbone breaks (fractures) are very common, and are often due ...
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Your spine stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. It's composed of 33 bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another. These bones are strong enough to support the weight of your upper body. Certain injuries, however, can damage o...
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Your ribs are curved bones in your chest. They help protect your lungs and expand and contract when you breathe. Children's ribs bend easily and can often withstand a blow or fall. But adult ribs are more likely to break (fracture) under stress. E...
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The hip is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body. It's also a common place for a fracture after a fall—especially in older people. Hip fractures are even more likely in people with osteoporosis (a disease that leads to weakened bones). A tr...
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Your coccyx (tailbone) is the bone at the very end of your spine. Most tailbone injuries are caused by a "seated" fall or direct blow. Often, the area around your tailbone is just bruised. But sometimes the bone itself may fracture (break). A tail...
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Bones can break (fracture) as a result of a fall, blow, or other trauma. Most fractures aren't life-threatening, but may be very painful and lead to serious problems if not treated properly. Getting proper treatment is crucial for a healthy recove...
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A hard blow can break a bone in your toe or finger. Broken bones are also known as fractures. Even minor fractures need medical care. Without treatment, they may heal crooked, stiff, or with other problems. The finger or toe is swollen or very pai...
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