Thumb sprains are simply tears in the ligaments that are responsible for connecting the thumb to the hand. Most cases of thumb sprains involve the major ligament beneath the thumb on the interior of the hand. This ligament usually ends up sprained once an individual fall on his/her hand while holding a ski pole which […]
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Wrist fractures might involve the inferior end of one or both of the forearm bones or less often, a bone in the base of the hand. The wrist is comprised of – 2 long bones in the forearm (radius and ulna) and 8 small-sized bones at the base of the hand (carpal bones). The carpal bones
Growth plate fractures take place in regions where the bones end. These growth plates allow children to grow. Take note that growth plate fractures occur only among children and teenagers. The growth plates are areas composed of cartilage in the long bones. They enable the bones to extend until children achieve their full height. Once
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Frostbite is a cold injury where a region or area of the body is frozen. The impairment caused by frostbite occurs from a combination of factors. The freezing destroys some cells but others are able to survive. Since cold causes the constriction of the blood vessels, tissue that is close to the frozen region might
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Angioedema involves swelling of areas of tissue beneath the skin and can even affect the throat and the face. It is important to note that angioedema often manifest together with hives. Both angioedema and hives involve swelling but the difference with angioedema is that it is deeper and might not even itch. Acute angioedema The
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