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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.

Head pushed down; neck and back pain

Answered by a doctor

I was playing a rugby game, and in the scrum (locked together position), my head was forced down hard a few times, and I felt some pain and stiffness as I got up. Now, four days later, my neck and upper back still hurt whenever my head jerks at all or when i put my hand against the front or back of...

by User avatar Guest

What causes Linear skull fractures?

Hello, folks. My friend got some serious head injury. He fell from a bike, at least I think he did. His doctors say that he has linear skull fracture. I would like to know what causes this kind of fractures. I would really appreciate all your efforts in replying to my post. Bye!

by User avatar stanley194560047

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

football long term injury

Hello there. I train football for more than three years now and I have a question about football long term injury. How serious can they be? I ask this because several of my teammates are playing under injuries for couple of months now. They are taking pain killers, but feel some pain sometimes....

by User avatar philip94962669

Lisfranc injury - regarding blood flow in foot.

Hi there. Lisfranc injury 26th of July 08, and had surgery first week of August, i had two screws put in. Was in cast and a moon boot until about 3-4 weeks ago... and now i have shoes - with full metal shank and orthodics built in my shoe... The blood flow through my inner foot (where the screws...

by User avatar runningwild

What's the most common type of skull fracture?

Hi, guys. My friend fell and he got some head injury. I think he got some skull fracture, but I am not sure which type. I would like to ask what the most common type of skull fracture is. I hope someone will be able to answer me. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar kirby159059282

ankle injury..hurts like hell

Hello there, I am a guy who is 23 years old and 2 days ago I damaged my ankle ligaments. It hurts like hell. What do you think I should do now? I don't want to be in a house all day long. Is there something that I can do? Is there anyone experienced about this? Thanks in advance.

by User avatar alexandros35269

cut on my thumb is deep

I cut my left thumb with an exact-o knife 10 days ago. I believe the cut went clear to the bone, the only thing that stop me from cutting it off was my thumb nail. it seems to be healing but when I change the bandage I can see my blood rushing into my finger nail. Why Is This Happening, and What...

by User avatar bettyk29683

sport related injury

Hi there, I am a football player who is 20 years old. I injured my leg yesterday in a league match, and I will be out for one or two months. I am pretty depressed right now and to kill some time, I would like to know something more about knee injuries. Thanks in advance for every information you...

by User avatar benedicto119162671

I hurt my leg and it swelled-what do I do?

Hi. I am a guy 19 years old and few days ago I was on a concert of my favorite group ,and I have gone crazy, that I've fallen down and twisted my ankle. After a while, it swelled and now it is bloated, but I am not sure if I should go to the doctor. Maybe it is not that serious. What to do?

by User avatar lauritz25835