A finger dislocation occurs when 2 bones of the finger that forms the joint become displaced causing injury on the ligaments and other soft tissues. Generally, it can occur in any of the finger joints and usually common in the middle knuckle of the ring, middle or the index finger. Causes of finger dislocation Finger […]
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A dislocated shoulder is a common injury where the upper arm bone moves out of the cup-shaped hole of the shoulder blade. The shoulder joint is most susceptible joint to injury particularly dislocation. The shoulder can be dislocated backward, forward or downward and partially or completely, but it usually occurs on the front area of
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Muscoloskeletal chest pain or chest wall pain is characterized by discomfort or pain associated to the muscles and bones of the chest wall. Causes of musculoskeletal chest pain Trauma to the chest wall causes sprain and strains as well as bruises or fractures to the ribs. It can be caused by being strucked by a
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Most arm and elbow injuries are due to injuries during extraneous activity in which the muscles, tendons, or joints move past their normal limits. Generally, more often than not such pain can be eased by pain relievers and simply relaxing the affected area. Unless the pain is too severe, perform most remedies at home. These
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A stubbed toe is not a serious injury, but causes severe pain. This injury happens when one of the toes of the foot is jammed into a hard object that result to spraining or straining on the tissues of the toe. Toes have plenty of nerve endings that can result to severe pain. Sometimes, an
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Bone spurs or osteophytes are extra growth of bones that the body creates due to arthritis, age, degeneration, traumatic injury, poor posture and disc degeneration. Bone spurs are actually smooth growths that do not cause pain and it is common occurrence as a person grows older. Sometimes, the bone spurs grows to a point where
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A coccyx injury is due to pain and discomfort in the tailbone areas and the condition is called coccydynia and typically caused by dislocation, bruise and fracture or break of the coccyx. The coccyx is a triangular bony structure at the bottom of the vertebral column and it has 3-5 bony segments that is linked
Hyperextended knee develops once the knee is drawn-out more than the usual span of extension. It is a form of injury to the knee that occurs when there is excessive pressure or force on the knee to bend backwards. It is a painful condition and causes damage to the cartilage of the knee, ligaments and
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Arthritis is a painful condition that affects any joint in the body or “inflammation of the joint” that affects the mobility of a person. As a weight bearing joint, the hip is susceptible to wear and tear caused by overuse. Some cases of hip arthritis are due to osteoarthritis changes in the joint of the
A black eye is an injury that involves bleeding under the skin around the eye. It can cause serious injuries such as internal damage to the eye or a fracture of the thin bones situated around the eye. In case there is a serious injury or retinal damage, use home remedies to minimize the blood