A broken bone is defined medically as a fracture. When a bone receives a force that’s too great, it breaks or fractures. Broken bones typically result from a fall, physical activity, or a car accident. However, other fracture causes include those related to osteoporosis, which is a condition that weakens bones due to low bone…
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Recovery Time of Hand Surgery
Hand surgeons are dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from traumatic hand injuries and disorders, as well as other defects and conditions affecting the entire body, through patient care, education, and research. The hands have a complex anatomy, necessary for the fine motor skills needed for everyday actions. When surgery becomes necessary for…
When to Need a Specialist for Hand and Wrist Conditions
The anatomy of our hands is complex, and they are a vital part of our everyday lives, allowing us to function and carry out our daily activities. The hand has many bones, along with muscles, joints, bones, tendons and ligaments. Any of these structures can become injured, whether by accident or do to overuse. Hand…
Safeguarding Your Joints
Our musculoskeletal system is constructed of bones, muscles, and joints. The bones attach to each other at a joint, where strong tissues called tendons and ligaments help connect the bones. On the ends of each bone is a lining of smooth, protective cartilage and soft tissues (synovial membranes) that produce a liquid called synovial fluid….