Posts Tagged ‘Children's Injury’
MY FINGER DISLOCATED/BENT BACKWARDS, BUT THE X-RAY IS CLEAR… SO I AM ALL GOOD, RIGHT?
Finger dislocations/hyperextension injuries in the middle joint of your finger (PIPjoint) occur commonly in ball sports such as football, basketball and netball. Sometimes when the finger bends backwards it doesn’t dislocate and sometimes it does.
Read MoreWHAT IS HAND THERAPY?
A Hand Therapist is the best person to see if you have an injury to your finger, hand, wrist or elbow as they are highly specialised in the assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb injuries.
Read MoreMY CHILD HAS A “BUCKLE” FRACTURE!
A buckle fracture is the name given to a minor fracture of the bone in your forearm called the radius. In children, their bones are more bendy. Instead of breaking upon impact, their bone will compress or “buckle,” hence the name buckle fracture.
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