Injuries, Fractures and Burns Medical Answers

An annular tear is a common occurrence in the population, and many people may be suffering from them without evening knowing. In one study done on 30 patients participating in...

Overview Trauma to the chest due to an accident or blunt force blow from a punch or object hitting the area can be a cause for concern if the affected...

Nearly everyone burns their tongue sooner or later. Scalding hot coffee, or soup that was in the microwave too long, or bubbly cheese eventually meet up with tender tongue, with...

Chemicals can cause many health related problems, but for the purposes of this answer we shall focus on management of chemicals that come into contact with the skin and therefore...

Self-harm is the act of deliberately injuring one's own body. People engage in self-harm for numerous different reasons, of which they may or may not be aware at the time...

Mid foot fusion surgery is something that is done in cases of pain and discomfort due to the presence of arthritic joints in the foot. The area in question is...

Skin burns are very common. When caused by direct contact with heated objects or flames. They are labeled as combustions. When caused by contact with hot liquids or gasses, usually hot water or...

The sternum is also known as the breastbone, and it is one of the main bones in the frontal chest wall. The front endings of the ribs are composed of...

During the time of Napoleon, a surgeon named Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin performed an amputation of a soldier's foot. During Napoleon's winter invasion of Russia, this particular soldier had suffered a frostbitten foot. Gangrene had set it. Rather than sawing through bones, as would have been

The joint in the midfoot (Lisfranc joint) plays an important role in stabilizing the arch of the foot and in walking. This joint has a specialized structure that provides stability to the foot. As you walk, your midfoot transfers the forces created by the leg muscles to the front of your foot. An