Fireworks are a time-honored tradition of July Fourth celebrations and a signature sound of summer in America, but many public displays are being canceled this year amid COVID-19 social distancing. Health experts worry this ...
Jun 18, 2020
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One in six women arriving at orthopedic fracture clinics have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner within the past year, and one in 50 arrive as a direct result of intimate ...
Jun 11, 2013
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Balance is defined as the body's ability to maintain its center of mass over the base of support. More importantly, especially when snowstorms hit, being balanced can prevent falls, which can lead to a reduction in injury.
Dec 20, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Across much of the United States, the winter months are a fun time filled with falling flakes and holiday cheer. But high season for snow and ice can also entail broken bones.
Jan 13, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Fireworks add sparkle to Independence Day festivities but they need to be handled with care—and by adults, a prominent group of U.S. surgeons says.
Jun 30, 2013
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The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.
May 5, 2024
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If you're preparing to register your child for summer sports camps and fall, team sports, Nirav Pandya, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, has some suggestions for how to help your kids avoid common ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Roughly a quarter of recreational skiers who tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while hitting the slopes can be successfully treated without surgery, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers ...
Feb 6, 2013
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Knee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Some people have a particular knee anatomy ...
Nov 29, 2023
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When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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