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What is a Distal Radius Fracture?

What is a distal radius fracture? A distal radius fracture is a break of the radius (one of the bones in your forearm) at the wrist. There are 2 bones in your forearm – The radius and the ulna. When the radius is broken near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. Why

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What is a Clavicle Fracture? Is it serious?

What is a clavicle fracture? It is a fracture at the collarbone, which is connected to the breastbone (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula). The fracture can occur at different areas of the collarbone: In the middle of the collarbone (most common) Near the area where the collarbone connects to the shoulder blade (AC joint)

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What is an Ankle Sprain and what to do?

An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn. Ligaments in the ankle are bands of fibrous tissue which hold bones in proper position and stabilise the joints. There are three main groups of ligaments in the ankle, the medial (inner) ligament, and the lateral (outer) ligament complex, and the syndesmotic

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What is Avascular Necrosis of the hip?

What is avascular necrosis? Avascular necrosis (AVN), or osteonecrosis, is a disease that arises as a result of temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. More specifically, avascular necrosis of the hip arises when the blood supply to the head of the thigh bone (also known as the femur) is disrupted. If

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