A fracture is a broken bone. Bones can be broken in a variety of ways, whether the fracture is complete or partial. Dislocations occur when the joint is forced out of its normal position and may involve joint separation. Fractures and dislocations are painful and should be set by a physician to ensure proper healing and prevent loss of function.
A fracture is a broken bone. Bones can be broken in a variety of ways, whether the fracture is complete or partial. Dislocations occur when the joint is forced out of its normal position and may involve joint separation. Fractures and dislocations are painful and should be set by a physician to ensure proper healing and prevent loss of function.
Sprains, while often mistaken for fractures, are soft-tissue injuries. The most common soft tissues affected by sprains are muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects the foot and ankle to the calf muscles and is used when you run, walk and jump. When the achilles tendon is torn, separated or ruptured, it can no longer perform its normal function.