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collarbone fracture |
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hip fracture |
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- A hip fracture is another term for a broken hip. It is a complete or partial break in the top part of the thighbone. The thighbone, also called the femur, inserts into the hip joint. Broken hips occur more often in older people. In 1996 around 15,000 Australians sustained hip fractures. It is predicted that by 2006 the total number of hip fractures will have incresed by 36% to 21,000 per year. About 50% of cases occur in people age 80 or over. |
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how to make a sling |
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- A sling is a device that is made to hold an injured part of the body and limit its movement and relieve pain. |
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how to make a splint |
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- A splint is a rigid device that is used for supporting an injured body part. The use of a splint is usually considered to be temporary, to prevent movement until medical help is received. There are many splints that may be temporary but are used for longer periods of time. Sometimes people can remove their splints to change clothes and bathe and to reposition the splint. |
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sprains, first aid |
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- A sprain is an injury that affects a ligament, a muscle, or a tendon. The sprain occurs when the ligament, muscle or tendon is extended beyond a greater range than normal for a particular joint. Ligaments are most often involved in sprain injuries. |
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stress fracture |
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- A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone. Stress fractures usually occur in the foot, shin, outer leg, thigh, and back. |
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tailbone trauma |
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- Tailbone trauma is any injury that occurs to the coccyx or tailbone, which is found at the base of the spine. |
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wrist fracture |
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