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The more peripheral tears heal better because it gets more blood to the area. Therefore, it is usually repaired by suturing the meniscus, especially in younger patients.

The main breaks affecting the area of ​​the meniscus that does not receive blood, so that will not heal: You must remove the broken fragment.

If the meniscus is removed, the patient can support the same day the limb and walk without crutches, exercise of muscle power and mobility of the knee. 5 to 6 weeks can return to work or sport. Read the rest of this entry »

How do you get the diagnosis?

Usually the doctor explaining the mechanism of injury (ie, how they did) and the exploration is done of the knee. In cases of doubt, request an MRI. If doubt persists it is recommended knee arthroscopy.

How is it?

Initial treatment is based on four measures:

- Local Cold, effective within 72 hours. It uses the typical bag of ice cubes or cold pack (bag sealed with a gel inside that cools in the fridge), and in the absence of these means can serve a bag of frozen peas or other vegetables. Never in direct contact with the skin to prevent frostbite. It is usual to keep about 20 minutes every hour taking care not to exceed three hours total per day. Read the rest of this entry »

What does the doctor suspected a torn meniscus?

You must perform a complete scan of both knees to compare the findings and rule out other associated injuries.

To detect specifically the meniscus injury, the doctor feels the knee area for the menisci (the so-called joint line) and then place the meniscal test: Bend your knee, apply pressure and rotate the leg:

- The leg hurts rolls inward and the outside of the knee, the meniscus may be broken.

- The leg is rotated outward and it hurts the inside of the knee: the medial meniscus may be broken. Read the rest of this entry »

What is a meniscus injury?

The menisci are two pads of rubbery, formed by a substance called fibrocartilage, which is located between the cartilage of the femur bone and tibia. The meniscus located out of the knee meniscus and is called the medial meniscus or medial hand.

Its function is to cushion the shock between the cartilage and increase consistency, and the shape of the tibial cartilage does not exactly correspond to the hamstring. This will distribute the burdens and more effectively stabilizes the knee.

The menisci are torn when the knee suffers a violent turn, usually because the body is moving relative to the fixed leg, a ski locks, entry of an opponent in football, up sharply from a squatting position, and so on.

Of all the sports highlights football as most common cause of torn meniscus. Read the rest of this entry »

How can the doctor diagnose whiplash?

The diagnosis is usually made based on history of injury and discomfort to the patient account. Whiplash is not seen with X-rays, MRIs or scans, but on occasion do a x-ray if there is suspicion of fracture or dislocation of the cervical spine.

Prospects

The risk of persistent symptoms is very small and the possibility of full recovery is very high. But being a stress injury, the pain may last one or two months. Read the rest of this entry »

What can be done at home?

- Put an ice pack on the back of the neck, in the first 24 hours after injury, significantly helps to reduce inflammation. Bags of frozen foods such as peas are molded better, but it is advisable to wrap a towel or cloth to avoid direct contact with skin. You can also sleep standing for 20 minutes the ice bag on his head.

- Analgesics such as acetaminophen can ease the pain, but if it is severe and does not subside you should consult a doctor.

- Do the following exercises used to relieve pain and stiffness of neck and neck:
Should be placed against a wall or door with her head and eyes move in the direction of the hands of the clock. Repeat this movement several times since these are small movements that exercise the muscles of the head. Can also be done by placing the palms on the face and exerting force against them without moving your head. Read the rest of this entry »

What causes whiplash?

The “whiplash” injury or sudden cervical extension, is caused by sudden extension or flexion of the muscles and soft tissues of the spine when the body is thrown or struck suddenly. His very name suggests the mechanism. This injury often occurs in car accidents by the sudden change of speed bump, causing the head to move back and forth quickly.

What are the hassles?

The most common symptoms are headaches and stiffness in the neck and neck, dizziness, and sometimes pain radiating to the arms. It usually occurs in the first two days after the accident and give a few days or weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

The Department of Health, Consumption and Social Services Government of Aragon has developed nine health strategies to respond to the expectations they have the Aragonese on the protection and improvement of their health. Through this program, the Department aims to fulfill a commitment to citizenship values and procedures from a renovated, owned and shared by the population.

The program incorporates the commitments that the Government of Aragon has been set for the next four years on two fundamental objectives: to intervene in health problems that generate more premature deaths and increased mortality reducible, and establish the necessary organizational changes and urgent to improve the health and welfare of the Aragonese. Read the rest of this entry »

Cheap Health Insurance For Youth. If you already graduated from college or has been out of school for more than a couple of years, chances are you are facing a dilemma in their health insurance.
You may have been with the coverage of health policy from their parents while attending school full time. Many insurance companies stop coverage of children of the owners of the policy once they reach the age of 22 to 25 years.

This coverage can last less if the son or daughter is not a full-time student. It is also possible that you have been covered by a health plan offered by their university, which ends when you graduate. Read the rest of this entry »

The health department of the Marina Baixa 2398 liters consumed in 2009 hydroalcoholic solution

During the past year, the Department of Preventive Medicine of the health department of the Marina Baixa, has set as one of the fundamental goals, achieve an improvement in knowledge and adherence to care protocols that marks the World Health Organization.

In particular, it is the hand hygiene protocol, essential for health professionals and to ensure greater control of nosocomial infection indicators, with which the hospitals have. Read the rest of this entry »