A nonsurgical approach may be considered if the fracture is not displaced—that is, if the ends of the bone are still in contact and lined up normally. (In a displaced fracture, the bone has broken ...
With that said, there is often a fine line between what might be considered a fracture or bruise, particularly when you have a smaller break like a hairline fracture (also known as a stress ...
Your doctor will be able to provide you with a diagnosis and advise the best course of treatment ... metatarsal is an avulsion fracture. It occurs when the tip of the bone closest to the ankle is ...
Among these different second treatment options, augmentation treatment has some favorable points compared with the combination and switching option (e.g., maintaining previous antidepressant ...
The algorithm uses principal strains as mechanical stimuli to simulate fracture healing in response to local mechanical environments within the callus region. The model demonstrates good agreement ...
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — For the second year in a row, an aggressive treatment is flowing into the mid-Snake River to kill off quagga mussels that threaten Idaho's waterways, irrigation and recreation.