Feb 12, 2025 · Trauma professionals have encountered increasing numbers of rib fractures in recent years. Review care for rib fractures, current thinking related to pain management and rib stabilization …

Feb 21, 2025 · Cracked heels, also known as fissures, can be a nuisance. They may lead to more-serious problems if left untreated. Treat them by giving your feet a little more attention. Start with …

Jan 26, 2024 · Learn how to treat the tiny, painful cracks that can form on the thumb tip when your skin is very dry.

Sep 15, 2025 · A broken hand occurs when one or more of the bones of your hand break or crack, often because of a fall. When falling, people reach out their hands to catch themselves. This movement is …

Feb 15, 2023 · A broken rib is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in the rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common causes are hard impacts from falls, car accidents or contact sports. …

Feb 15, 2023 · Treatment Most broken ribs heal on their own within six weeks. Being less active and icing the area regularly can help with healing and pain relief. Medicines It's important to relieve pain. …

Sep 10, 2025 · Treatment for a hip fracture usually involves a combination of prompt surgical repair, rehabilitation, and medicine to manage pain and to prevent blood clots and infection.

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Oct 15, 2024 · Vertebroplasty is a treatment that injects cement into a cracked or broken spinal bone to help relieve pain. Spinal bones are called vertebrae. Vertebroplasty is used most often to treat a type …

Root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. The term "root canal" comes from cleaning out the canals inside a tooth's root. Decades ago, root …