Proximal humerus fractures are among the most frequently encountered orthopedic injuries in older patients. While conservative treatment remains the preferred approach for most cases, open reduction ...

Most closed, stable hand fractures do not require surgery and heal well with immobilisation or protected early range of motion to prevent stiffening as well as dedicated hand therapy Wash out open ...

A hip fracture, also called a broken hip, is a common injury. In the United States, hip fractures are the most common broken bone that requires hospitalization; about 300,000 Americans are ...

They comprise one case of a third metacarpal head defect including cartilaginous ... year-old male had a history of a proximal scaphoid fracture three years prior, treated with percutaneous screw ...

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A Colles fracture, a break in one of the forearm bones near the wrist, commonly requires physical therapy after a period of immobilization. The exercises used in physical therapy are focused on ...

College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China ...

The accident itself was minor, but the momentary shift in Felix’s weight onto his arm caused him to collide with the armrest inside the vehicle, resulting in a fracture. Immediately after the ...

In the impact, according to what was reported by Aprilia, he suffered the fracture of the head of the fifth metacarpal of the right hand and fractures of the third, fourth and fifth metacarpal of the ...

These injuries have no potential for displacement. Therefore, immobilization for 3 to 4 weeks is needed only for comfort and protection, with weight bearing as tolerated. Because of the potential ...