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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.

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!

Answered by a doctor

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

What are the signs of Basilar skull fracture?

Few days ago I watched some program on TV about skull fractures. I didn’t know that there are so many kind of skull fracture. I remember that one kind is very hard. I think it’s called Basilar skull fracture. I would like to know what are the signs of Basilar skull fracture?

by User avatar iggy33507

T-Minus 30 hours...

Hey all, well, I posted a few weeks back about getting diagnosed w/ a Lisfranc Injury. After lots of paperwork (worker's comp) my surgery has finally been approved and I'm scheduled to have it done this Thursday morning - hence the title of this post. Not so scared of the surgery, but scared to...

by User avatar newfootneeded14814

healing herbs for cuts

I am the kind of person who is extremely accident prone and I always have cuts and bruises, mainly from cooking. I sew as well, and that has earned me a few cuts as well. Whenever I get another cut, I keep thinking I should enquire about herbs for cuts. Well, here I am. Any suggestions?

by User avatar bernadette_154333154333

Foot Fracture after falling from horse

On June 18th, 2008, I was mounting my horse and he decided he didn’t 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...

by User avatar breier77775824