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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.

Had my screws out

7 months after my ORIF surgery for 3 broken metatarsals I had the two large screws taken out yesterday, the ones that went across the lisfranc part, 1st metatarsal. (The two plates (5 mini-screws each) stay in for good.) Anyway it was totally painless! In at 7 and out by 10:30. I was...

by User avatar rtftbrk63610

My son was in a car accident recently

Hello. I'm 37 year old worried mother and I have some questions about my son physical and mental health. Luckily, he wasn’t injured at all. Police found out that it was his fault because he had a lot of alcohol in his blood. He is denying everything because he claim that it wasn’t his fault...

by User avatar Guest

sternum pain after car wreck; what to do with pain after car

Answered by a doctor

i got in a car wreck around 6 days ago and now i cant bend backwards without incredible pain in the sternum area, i have been feeling like i'm going to throw up a lot, and now in the last couple of days my back has been killing me, i can barely drive because it hurts so bad to twist my body to look...

by User avatar carwreck10196411

ACL Reconstructive Surgery 6yrs ago - now slight discomfort under scar. Scar tissue?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, Around 6yrs ago I had full reconstructive surgery on my right ACL. Completed the full rehab, fine. Played football very regularly for years after, high intensity a few times a week as well as attending the gym. A year ago I tore my left ACL and had full reconstructive surgery on that. Did full...

by User avatar mudweiser

mrsa

I found out that I have MRSA. It came in the form of a absess under my arm. I wanted to know if my husband and I can continue to have sex.

by User avatar concerned chick53266

How long before Femoral neck fracture heals?

Hello, guys. My brother fell of a horse and broke his hip. To be more precise, I think he has a femoral neck fracture. I would like to know how long it is necessary for this kind of fracture to heal. I would really appreciate if anyone could help me since I haven’t encountered with this...

by User avatar dimitry187760547

Air Cast and Months to weight bearing

To answer the question about short or tall air cast; I started with a tall one, then wondered aloud to my doctor if I couldn't just use a shorter one and she didn't even hesitate in agreeing it would be fine. Mine rises to about 9 or 10 inches from the bottom of my heel and is ALOT more comfortable...

by User avatar impatiencia22301

What kind of fracture is growing fracture?

Hello, guys. I have a problem. My kid fell and got a severe head injury. We took him to the hospital and the doctor said there was a growing fracture. I would like to know what it is and if I should be concerned. I hope someone could help me with this. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar vilma38724

How to treat Femoral neck fracture?

My grandmother has osteoporosis for few years and now she has a Femoral neck fracture. She will go to hospital tomorrow and I think that she will have an operation. I’m not informed enough about this kind of hip fracture. Can somebody tell me how to treat Femoral neck fracture? Thanks!

by User avatar ronica173760069

Are there signs for Femoral neck fracture?

My mum had a bad fall yesterday and now she has very strong pain. My friend thinks that she has a Femoral neck fracture. But I’m not sure that I know what are sings of Femoral neck fracture. So, can somebody tell me are there signs for Femoral neck fracture? Thanks!

by User avatar currie99260548