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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for "Fractures." compression
  1. Spine Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spineinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder in which bones fracture (break) easily. Sometimes the fractures happen for no known reason. OI can also cause weak ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteogenesisimperfecta.html - Health Topics
  3. Osteoporosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). The disease can develop when your bone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html - Health Topics
  4. Back Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/backinjuries.html - Health Topics
  5. Sports Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Pain along the shin bone Rotator cuff injuries Fractures (broken bones) Dislocations If you get hurt, stop playing. Continuing to play or exercise can cause more harm. Treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sportsinjuries.html - Health Topics
  6. Shoulder Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Separations Tendinitis Bursitis Torn rotator ... Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Other treatments include exercise and medicines ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shoulderinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Hand Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... regular activities. Hand problems include : Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations Osteoarthritis - wear- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/handinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics