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… Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist On this page: Overview Overview … bone on the thumb side of your wrist. This is also called a navicular fracture. Of the eight carpal bones in your wrist, …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone …
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… Jones Fracture On this page: What is a Jones fracture? A Jones fracture is a break or a thin (hairline) crack in the fifth …
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… Exercises for Arm and Wrist On this page: Overview Overview … for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side. Stretching your …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check … a doctor. Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures. That's because they lose muscle mass and bone … ( sprains ). Pulled muscles ( strains ). Broken bones ( fractures ), such as a wrist fracture . Dislocations . …
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… Safe Hand and Wrist Movements On this page: Overview Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities that …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … X-ray of the nose may be done. If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan will be done. Your doctor … days. How is a broken nose treated? Immediately after the fracture, apply ice and keep your head elevated. You may …
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… Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes your wrist in a straight and sometimes slightly bent-back …
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… Wrist Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this page: Overview … or small tears in a tendon ( tendinopathy ) can cause wrist pain. Although tendinopathy is a different condition … to the same home treatment tips: Gently warm up your wrists and fingers before beginning an activity. Fan open …
