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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.

Broken foot really hurts

I fell downstairs (about 4 steps) in the middle of January 08. My right foot twisted underneath me on impact. First of all the doctor said no broken bones (as seen on the x-ray). It was strapped up with a crepe bandage and an appointment was made for 2 weeks after. I could not put any weight on it...

by User avatar Silverstone63577

Fusion for Lisfranc Injury - Dancers or Athletes

Answered by a doctor

Hello! Are there any dancers out there who have had lisfranc injuries and then fusion surgery? If so, are you now back dancing? I have been offered fusion surgery but I am not sure what to do. I have a separation between the first and second metatarsals and an unstable foot that may become arthritic...

by User avatar Jo Gilvear327328

whats up with my thumb? plz help

i was training (thai boxing) in the house last night when i stupidly didnt took my thumb in properly and missed the punch bag, my thumb caught on to the bag and bend all the way back. i heard a very loud crunch and a crack. its swollen but not anough for me to think its a brake. i cant move it up,...

by User avatar Guest

2nd Metatarsal Fusion Surgery gone bad

I had two screws and a plate on my second metatarsal in Sept 2011. The pain gets worse and worse along with the swelling and sometimes bruising.  I went to the ER at the clinic where my surgeon is based and he told me today my fusion never took AND one of my screws is broken and loose. What do I...

by User avatar Metatarsal Fusion Didnt take

An Itchy Lump & Some Yellow Pus Coming From My Navel.

Hello;I have been having this problem with a small itchy lump right at the ridge of my belly button & then a little while later some yellow pus comes out of it. I don't know what it is, but it seems to be coming from a "very old" scare I received from a scope inserted some 30 yrs. ago now. I had...

by User avatar Linda J. Wilkinson224254

Remote Fracture or lisfranc injury?

Hello - Several weeks ago, I dropped an 8-foot 6x6 on the top of my right foot. There was bruising along the top and arch and I have pain along the top of my foot and on the left side toward the heel when walking and closer up on the arch when driving. The bruising has pretty much disappeared now....

by User avatar eal5345

Hand Injury - Work related Trauma. What kind?

I'm trying my best to make this short, I would like to thank you for your time before hand. Here we go: My Brother had his Right Index Finger torn back, way past normal functioning angles due to a peice of equipment. At the Base of the Middle Phalanx on the Right Index Finger, the finger curves...

by User avatar Sheldong61246

Study Finds Even Small Injuries Can Lead To Blood Clots

Recent study found that some minor leg injuries may increase risk of blood clots in the legs. These injuries can be simple as ankle sprains or muscle ruptures. Before this research it was already determined that major injuries can increase risk for venous thrombosis which includes blood clots in the...

by User avatar Lori2592

Linear Skull Fracture

Hi my 6 month old daughter has a linear skull fracture and it has been 4 weeks since the accident. We went for an XRay today because I felt like it was still swollen a little to much. They said that nothing has changed since the last xray 4 weeks ago. My concern is shouldnt it have been healed...

by User avatar Guest

braciel plexus injury

Approx. 20 years ago I had a bad car accident and had this injury. For 3 months my left arm was numb. I had physical therapy, and with great pain the nerves healed and now I have full function. In the last 3 weeks I noticed my left little finger has become numb. (like asleep feeling) Is this...

by User avatar Lynne McLaud