If you hurt your joint or bone, your doctor may prescribe a cast. The main purpose of a cast is to protect and immobilize your injured body part. Essentially, a cast is intended to hold your bone or joint in alignment and prevent it from moving while it heals. In some cases, a cast may…
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Cast Care: Dos and Don’ts
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All About Hip Fractures
A break in the upper quarter of the thigh (femur) bone, is known as a hip fracture. As we age, our risk for hip fractures increase due to risk factors such as osteoporosis. Most hip fractures are serious injuries that require surgery. The type of fracture will determine the type of surgery that may be…
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Clavicle Fracture: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Michael Marchetti Orthopedic Trauma is a term used to describe an injury to the musculoskeletal system as a result of a serious and sudden injury. One of the most common orthopedic trauma injuries is a clavicle fracture, commonly referred to as a broken collarbone. Clavicle fractures are most often a result of a…