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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.

Magnesium sulphate, whenever I'd try to grip anything with the hand it would be really painful

After a bad fall, 10 yrs ago, I cut my hand and sought medical attention. But whenever I'd try to grip anything with the hand it would be really painful. Last night I noticed a little black dot where the scar tissue is and as I began to pick I realised that there's definitely something still in my...

by User avatar Sarah Halfpenny346950

Lisfranc 2nd 3rd and 4th metatarsals broken in high speed car accident April 1st. No surgery

Hello! I am looking for some advice.  On April 1st I was involved in a high speed car accident and sustained a Lisfranc fracture of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metarsals in my left foot.  In August 2014 I fell down the stairs and sustained a bimallelor fracture of the tibia and fibula.  I had ORIF...

by User avatar beaker68344043

Severe chest, shoulder and neck pain after car accident. What's wrong? I am in much pain.

Answered by a doctor

Severe shoulder and chest pain after car accident. Was flown to hospital and unconscious for 14 hours. I was intubated that's all I know. Given Fentynal, Oxycodone, Ativan. This was 5 days ago and my pain is10 times worse. I can barely cough, breath, eat, play with my kids. What's wrong with me?

by User avatar Brandy Garrett346533

How to fix a humerus fracture ?

Hello, folks. My brother fell off yesterday and he hurt his upper arm. I think he was diagnosed a humerus fracture. I would like to know how these fractures are fixed. Is there anyone who would know to answer my question? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance. Bye!

by User avatar alaster131156342

car accident no seat belt

I was in a very very bad car accident where I flipped upside down in my truck and the car is completely crushed. And because I have no medical insurance the hospital did nothing for me. Fortunately I'm still living and walked away with minor cuts and some bruising but my rib, back and chest are...

by User avatar Guest

lis frank fracture and dislocation

I was really happy to find this list of experiences. I have 5 fractures and 2 dislocations. I am about to have my surgery (3 days). I am nervous. I was lucky enough to be sent to a podiatrist right away but my surgery date is almost 3 weeks past injury date. I have never broken a bone before....

by User avatar Julie

Life after mid-foot fusion

Answered by a doctor

Has anyone had a mid-foot fusion and went back to exercise or an active life overall??? I recently had a mid-foot & MTP (joint between big toe & foot) fusions and I am just wondering how life is for most after having the surgery. I was told that I would be able to live a full life complete...

by User avatar Sweet Lissa340057

Broken Knee..cracking and popping sound

My 17 year old son recently broke his knee. He had emergency surgery July 4th and another July 15th. Since yesterday his knee makes a popping and cracking sound every time he bends it. Is this normal??

by User avatar Guest

Can I remove my sons arm cast myself? Lost my job and don't have the money.

My son has a small fractured arm. Doctor couldn't see anything on the xrays but my son's arm did hurt. He has a cast on it now for 3 weeks and is supposed to get it off. Well I lost my job and wondered if I could remove it my self and see if he is still hurting to save money. Like I said the doctor...

by User avatar MLRTIME

Misdiagnosed lisfranc ligament?

Two years ago I fell onto my big toe, and heard a loud SNAP. The arch of my foot had collapsed immediately. There was a bruise on the top and bottom of my foot over the lisfranc joint.I had x-rays that showed nothing. I still don't know exactly what I did. The arch has collapsed and my foot slightly...

by User avatar Katie.