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Diagnosis & Treatment

Bone Radiography (X-ray)

Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.

Bone Scan

A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. It is used to diagnose bone problems, such as fractures, cancer, or infections, and joint problems such as arthritis. It is also used to check joint replacements.

Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What's the Difference?

If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.

Treating Hand Fractures

A fractured bone starts to heal right away. But a treatment called reduction may help you heal better. Reduction is a process that repositions your bones.

Treating Wrist Fractures

A treatment called reduction may help your wrist heal better. The goal of reduction is to get your wrist bones as close as possible to how they were before the fracture.

Treating Ankle Fractures

Treatment depends on where and how badly your ankle has been broken. A cast may be used to hold the bone in position for healing.

Casts, Crutches & Canes

Cast Care

A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.

Cast Care: Types of Casts and Cast Aids

Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury.

Cast Care: When Your Cast Comes Off

Just because your cast is off, it doesn't mean that your recovery is over. Your bone is still growing stronger and you need to care for your injury.

Fitting Your Crutches

Proper fitting helps you use your crutches safely. When fitting crutches, stand up straight and wear the shoes you will normally use to walk.

Using Crutches: Non-Weight-Bearing

When you have an injured leg or foot, you need to keep weight off it. Crutches can help with this.

Using Crutches: Weight-Bearing

Use a weight-bearing gait when you are told that you can put some weight on your leg as it heals.

Using Crutches: Up and Down Steps

When climbing up and down steps, remember this rule: Up with the good (unaffected leg) and down with the bad (affected leg).

Using a Cane

A cane helps you get around on your own. Many different canes are available. The most common type has a single tip.

Broken Bones

Facial Fracture

A facial fracture means you have one or more broken bones in your face. These may be in your jaw, nose, cheeks, or the sockets around your eyes.

Neck or Spine Fractures (Broken Neck or Spine)

A person with a neck or spine injury should not move or be moved. The person should lie still and wait for an emergency medical team.

Shoulder Blade or Collarbone Fracture

Collarbone breaks are common, and are often due to a blow or fall. Shoulder blade fractures are less common. Both injuries require treatment.

Back Fracture (Compression Fracture)

Your spine stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. It's composed of 33 bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another.

Rib Fracture (Broken Rib)

Children's ribs bend easily and can often withstand a blow or fall. Adult ribs are more likely to break under stress. A hard sneeze can fracture a rib.

Understanding Hip Fractures