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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.

Lisfranc fracture - Out of hard cast after 5 weeks?

So, I am 5 weeks post op and my surgeon has put me in a walking boot but has told me to try to bear weight but I am scared to death to even try. I am able to put my heel down as I had not injured it but it is very tight and sore. I am concerned about the seemingly very short time that I was in a...

by User avatar sadmelissa

Freon gas burnt my hands and they are now hard, swollen and starting developing blisters

Yesterday l was burnt with Freon 404 while doing a repair on a fridge.my hands feels so hard,swollen and now starting to develop some blisters.what are the effects and treatment as well. Thanks for support in advance

by User avatar Tendai

Cracked or broken ribs, what damage can result throughout body?

How can broken or cracked ribs cause severe pain along with being immobile ? I tripped & fell on my right side Landed only on my rib cage, (carrying gifts) in both hands. not sure How I landed on Just my Ribs!?? SO Painful. Very hard to breathe. Can't lay down last 2 nights, Slept sitting...

by User avatar Guest

headache, weakness, back and joint pain. I was involved in a car incident. Should I go see a doctor?

hi i’m 21 years old lately i’ve been experiencing some mild tension like head aches where it feels like a minor migraine discomfort around the head mainly on the lower back and it goes up. nothing too painful but sometimes it gets worst. i also been experiencing some throbbing on the back of my...

by User avatar Guest

tailors bunion surgery-right foot--purple and pain--need suggestions/advice

Answered by a doctor

Two weeks ago I had tailors bunion surgery on my right foot. I have been in a post op walking boot and have not been able to put on a tennis shoe (although the doctor suggested I should try to this week). My foot turns purple and swells for no reason. I am barerly moving around my house. My pinky...

by User avatar dede1163743

Flag football incident, I got hit into chest and now I'm having sharp pains when I breathe or laugh

Answered by a doctor

 I'm a 17 year old girl I weigh 107lbs and I'm 5'4. I'm a skinny person basically. I had flag football tournament and during one of the games a girl on the other team was running my direction and I got in front of her to pull her flag. This girl then lean forward putting her shoulder out first...

by User avatar Girl athlete360435

Lisfranc injury and bone fusion surgeries. I want to be able to walk without pain

Hi. I have had 3 foot surgeries for a lisfranc injury. My last one was in July 2014. My orthopedic surgeon told me that, according to my X-ray results, the bone fusion was successful. My pain has never gone away with any of the surgeries. I take diclofenac every day and have for 3 years. If I don't...

by User avatar skalpau360344

Ever since my fall I have unreal pain when I breathe in or breathe out

This is probably a stupid question but I was getting dressed the other day and I fell and hit my back on the bathroom vanity. I thought, ohhh that's going to leave a mark. The next day there's no mark but the pain is unreal. I did that on Monday. When I breathe in have increased pain. Breathe out...

by User avatar Guest

Basal fracture and blood in my mucus

My right side eye swelled up after an accident. I noticed some bleeding in my right side nose which later stopped. Doctor said the fracture  will heal in 3 weeks. But l now notice my mucus mixed with blood when l blow my right side nose. Am l  still bleeding? What can l do? 

by User avatar Sola

scar tissue from broken sternum

I broke my sternum in a car accident several years ago. Recently, I've noticed I was breathing from my stomach, not my chest. My doctor said this may be due to scar tissue build up on my broken sternum. Does this sound right? and what is the best way to break up the scar tissue on the sternum?

by User avatar glenn henry