Wrist Fracture Treated With Immobilization A wrist fracture is a break or crack in one of the bones of your wrist. Your wrist is made of eight small bones at the palm of your hand (carpal bones) and two long bones that make your forearm (radiusand ulna). A wrist fracture is often treated by wearing a …
Wrist Pain, Adult There are many things that can cause wrist pain. Some common causes include: An injury to the wrist area. Overuse of the joint. A condition that causes too much pressure to be put on a nerve in the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome). Wear and tear of the joints that happens as a …
Wrist Brace, Adult A wrist splint holds your wrist in a position so it does not move. A splint supports your wrist like a cast, but it is not stiff like a cast (is flexible). You can take it off or make it looser. You may need a wrist splint if you hurt your wrist or …
What is Zika Virus? Zika is a virus that is passed from mosquitos to humans. We can then transmit the virus to other humans. This typically happens through sex (vaginal or anal) or during pregnancy. The Zika virus gets its name from the Zika forest in Uganda, where it was initially discovered in 1947. Most …
Wrist Sprain, Adult A wrist sprain is a stretch or tear in the strong, fibrous tissues (ligaments) that connect your wrist bones. There are three types of wrist sprains: Grade 1. In this type of sprain, the ligament is stretched more than normal. Grade 2. In this type of sprain, the ligament is partially torn. …
What is an X-ray ? X-rays are tests that create pictures of the inside of your body using radiation. Different body parts absorb different amounts of radiation, which show up on the X-ray pictures in shades of black, gray, and white. Why is X-ray is used ? X-rays are used to look for many health …
What is a vaginal yeast infection? Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can …