Feb 12, 2025 · Trauma professionals have encountered increasing numbers of rib fractures in recent years. Review care for rib fractures, current thinking related to pain management and rib stabilization …

Feb 21, 2025 · Cracked heels, also known as fissures, can be a nuisance. They may lead to more-serious problems if left untreated. Treat them by giving your feet a little more attention. Start with …

Jan 26, 2024 · The skin at the tip of my thumbs is dry, cracked and painful. What can I do to heal this? It depends on what's causing your dry skin. For example, if you wash dishes frequently in hot water, …

Sep 10, 2025 · Treatment for a hip fracture usually involves a combination of prompt surgical repair, rehabilitation, and medicine to manage pain and to prevent blood clots and infection.

Feb 15, 2023 · A broken rib is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in the rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common causes are hard impacts from falls, car accidents or contact sports. …

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Sep 15, 2025 · You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports, such as football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile, called …

Oct 15, 2024 · Vertebroplasty is a treatment that injects cement into a cracked or broken spinal bone to help relieve pain. Spinal bones are called vertebrae. Vertebroplasty is used most often to treat a type …

Feb 15, 2023 · Treatment Most broken ribs heal on their own within six weeks. Being less active and icing the area regularly can help with healing and pain relief. Medicines It's important to relieve pain. …

May 15, 2024 · Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and …