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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.

Older people and hip fracture

My grandma has a hip fracture. She needs to go to surgery because of that. I’m worried a lot. I know very little about hip fracture. If I understood well, it is more common in older people. Can somebody explain to me why is hip fracture so common in elderly? Thanks!

by User avatar cleopatra55961671

I had ACL surgery with an evulsion

Answered by a doctor

Hi,I had ACL surgery with an evulsion (where the bone comes away with the ligament) 2 months ago currently still on crutches, just been doing exercies at home and my knee clicked it wasnt painful just a worrying sound is this normal post surgery i know it sounds a small complaint but thought i...

by User avatar Guest

Treating burns on scalp

Hi, good people. My father in law got some burns on scalp. We accompanied him to the doctor’s. I would like to know whether this treating will be complicated considering the location of the wound. What do you think? Do you know anyone who had this kind of burn? Thanks in advance.

by User avatar gualterio185556831

Can someone tell me more about Femoral head fracture?

My cousin had a car accident and he has Femoral head fracture. I’m not sure that I know enough about this kind of hip fracture. So, please, can someone tell me more about Femoral head fracture? My cousin is young, he has 35 years and I hope that he can recover totally after surgery.

by User avatar giraldo16061293

My hip is out?

I went to the chiropractor after having sever pain in my lower back/butt area and down into my thigh. I figured it was sciatica but I also know that sciatica is only a symptom of another problem. My chiropractor said I have sciatica and that my hip is out. What exactly does it mean to have a hip...

by User avatar IlikeRainyDays113460

Is aloa vera good for treating second degree burns?

Hi, there. My daughter has recently gotten second degree burns. We were at the doctor’s and she was treated regularly. My friend tells me that I should put aloa vera on her wounds. I would like to know whether it is good for treating these kinds of burns. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar pincas33519

Burst my finger in a door

So basically I viciously slammed 3 of my fingers in my bedroom door. One if them is bad. Very bad. It looks like a burst grape. With a bit of the inside coming out. That was about 6 days ago now. My wife and I didn't get to the hospital in time to get stitches after the injury so we didn't end up...

by User avatar Deafmoose

Post surgery ACL 7 months after operation

Answered by a doctor

Hi my names Nick, about 7 months ago i had a successful ACL surgery and i've been playing soccer for the past 5 weeks or so until ive had slight discomfort the past few days. The left part of my left knee has been in a lot of pain after running/kicking, it feels like somethings going to pop...

by User avatar Z1378157595

midfoot hardware removal surgery scheduled- please share your experiences after hardware removal

I was in a scooter accident two years ago and crushed my mdifoot. I hard surgery immediately and had externam fixators. 7 months later I had a mid foot fusion and since then I have had screws break and come out. Now due to continued hardware causing pain I am having the hardware removed in June....

by User avatar Shell

Wife in 5th week of LisFranc fracture/left foot....help!

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Hi My wife fell about 5 weeks ago and suffered a LisFranc Fracture of her left foot. She underwent an ORIF and put the screws in. She has been having a difficult time. She still cannot weight bear on that foot and is using a walker that it is making it hard for her to move about. What...

by User avatar kba0014234