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Injuries, Fractures and Burns

This forum is dedicated to the wide range of injuries, fractures and burns people can encounter — surface, penetrating, electrical, inhalation injuries, bons and skull fractures, and burns and scalds. Ask questions, look for information, and talk about symptoms and treatment.

wish i found this forum earlier

I got a lisfranc fracture in May 2007. They first thought it was a hairline fracture and put me in a cast for 1 month. The doctor said I can walk on it and do what I want. Then one long month later when I thought I was cured, they send me to a specialist and lo and behold, I had a lisfrac. (they...

by User avatar Guest

Funny Bone Problem

Ok guys. I didn't really know where to write this problem but I guess this would be the right place. hahah So, yesterday @ work I bumped my elbow on a door and it was my funny bone and it seriously hurt MORE THAN EVER. And about 5 seconds after hitting it, I started to black out and almost passed...

by User avatar itsgrilledcheeseday140881

Getting ready for surgery and scared!

Hello all, for the past 4 years I have had arthritis in the great toes of both feet with extreme pain which has also caused spurs to grow on the top and side of my great toes. I also have a bone mouse floating in them as well. At certain times, if I move just so, if feels as tho the bone has...

by User avatar cindyanne3150531

Lizfranc Injury -thrown off horse

On June 18th, I was mounting my horse and he decided he didnt want me on and bucked me off. I landed full body weight onto my left ankle. After I recovered in the field from the initial pain, I whipped my boot and sock off. Got myself to the urgent care clinic where they offered me no ice,...

by User avatar Moe777

Lisfranc Injury - Crutches or Turning Leg Caddy

My husband injuried his right foot 11 days ago. After two days on crutches he was going crazy trying to get around. A while back I saw a gal at the mall, rolling along on a scooter type device with her foot in a cast. It looks like child's scooter but the platform is higher so you kneel on it. It...

by User avatar Joda77586

lump on my leg

I have a lump on my leg after a fall from my bicycle yesterday, and it is quite painful. It is definitely not broken but the area is certainly extremely bruised! Is there anything I can do to ease the swelling? I have an important meeting at work in a few days and I would like to be able to wear a...

by User avatar caitrin297227293

My Lisfranc Fracture Story

Answered by a doctor

Here is my story......On Monday,November 12, 2007 my family and I went dirt biking as we normally do, but on this day something terrible happened to me. We were starting to pack up and call it a day when I decided to do a few more laps around the track. Well that's when I found myself in trouble. I...

by User avatar Roman155568

A bright red, excruciating pain, lump on buttocks.

Answered by a doctor

I'm not sure if this is the right area to put this topic in. So here i go. There is a very bright red lump on my buttocks right near the butt hole that keeps spitting out yellow fluid, which i believe is Puss, and it never wants to heal. Its been going on for about 6+ months now. The lump has...

by User avatar Guest

i fell down the stairs 2 weeks ago

i fell down the stairs 2 weeks ago and now iam having troble with my breathing and lying down the pain feels like when i was in labour what shall i do my mam rang the doctors for me but they only can fit me in on thursday can anyone help me what to do thanxs sarah

by User avatar Guest

Does first degree burns include solar burns?

I am going to Africa this summer, Kenya more specifically. I have to say that I have a sensitive skin and that I have to be cautious about the sun. Does first degree burns include solar burns? Will I actually be ok with some creams with a very high UV factor?

by User avatar tara47482924