Introduction A Bone Graft is a surgical treatment used to repair bone or joint issues. Bone grafting, or the transplantation of bone tissue, is useful in repairing bones that have been damaged by trauma or dysfunctional joints. It is also useful for regenerating bone around an implanted device, such as a total knee replacement, where…
Introduction While your teeth and bones have certain similarities, the most notable being that they are both comprised of strong materials and are the same color, they are not the same. Teeth are not composed of bone. Throughout your life, your bones are constantly being repaired and remade. Because of this, if you break a…
Introduction A bone marrow aspiration is a procedure in which a sample of the liquid part of the soft tissue inside your bones is taken. The spongy tissue found inside bones is known as bone marrow. Inside larger bones, it contains cells that produce white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), and platelets, such…
Introduction A bone marrow test is used by your doctor to examine the fluid and tissue in your marrow. The tests aid in determining whether cancer or another disease is affecting blood cells or bone marrow, as well as the severity of the disease. Some blood cell changes can be detected in marrow samples before…
Introduction The liver is the largest internal organ in your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds. The liver covers the majority of the space in your rib cage and is located on the right side of your upper body, below the lungs. The gallbladder is located under the liver and stores bile created by…
Introduction Bone diseases can weaken your bones, causing them to break and deform. Bone is a living, growing tissue composed primarily of collagen and calcium. The skeleton is a rigid framework of bones that protect soft organs and support the body. The human body contains two types of bone. Cortical bones are the outer layer…
Introduction Muscle pain, whether stemming from an intense workout, overexertion, or an underlying health condition, can be a formidable obstacle to daily life. While consulting with a healthcare professional is crucial for severe or persistent pain, many individuals can find relief through simple and effective home treatments. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide…
Introduction Tillaux fractures are traumatizing ankle injuries in children caused by a Salter-Harris III fracture of the anterolateral distal portion of the tibia the epiphysis. The irregular closure of the distal tibial physeal plate causes the mechanism of injury in a Tillaux fracture, resulting in the classic Tillaux fracture pattern in adolescent patients. This is…
Introduction A hip fracture is a break in your hip joint’s thighbone (femur).The joints are locations where two or more bones meet. The hip joint, which connects your thighbone to your pelvic bone, is a “ball and socket” joint. The head of the thighbone is the hollow part of the hip joint. The socket is…
What is a Clavicle Fracture? A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the main bones of the shoulder. This type of fracture is fairly common, accounting for about 5% of all adult fractures. The majority of clavicle fractures occur as a result of the bone snapping or breaking from a fall…
