Understanding the sternum pain

The pain or discomfort in the area of the chest that contains the sternum bone and the cartilage connecting it to the ribs is known as Sternum Pain. The sternum is located near the heart. Most people consider sternum pain with normal chest pain. Some people feel like having a heart attack while experiencing sternum pain. But in most cases, sternum pain is not related to the heart. It is caused primarily due to problems with the sternum or the nearby cartilage.

What is the sternum?

The sternum is known as the breastbone. This connects to the ribs with the cage. It has a flat shape. The sternum is part of the rib cage, a series of bones that protect the heart and lungs from injuries and accidents.

 Symptoms of sternum pain

Sternum pain is usually caused by muscles or bones surrounding the sternum where symptoms vary depending on the cause. The most common symptom is discomfort and pain in the center of the chest where the sternum is located. These are common symptoms of sternum pain-

  • Severe pain when raising the arms
  • Pain that worsens during deep breathing or coughing
  • Pain or discomfort in the ribs
  • Swelling in the upper chest
  • Mild, aching pain in the upper chest
  • Stiffness in the shoulder joints
  • Frequent belching
  • Bruising or swelling of a collarbone
  • Feeling too full
  • Grinding or popping sensation in the joints near the sternum
  • Throwing up blood
  • Heartburn
  • Difficulty breathing

This is the basic information about Sternum Pain. We recommend you to visit a doctor after facing such issues rather than experimenting with yourself. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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What is Fibula Fractures?

The most common injury to the smaller of the two bones that comprise the lower leg is named Fibula Fractures. This can occur in conjunction with a tibia fracture or even a broken ankle. Many fractures occur because of a strong impact or force on the bone, but fibula stress fractures are common, especially among athletes.

What is the Fibula?

Among the femur, humerus, and tibia, the fibula is one of four long bones in the body. It is a connected bone between knee and ankle which is the smaller of the two-leg bones. Also, it is sometimes referred to as the calf bone. It is vulnerable to breaks because of its size and sits slightly behind and to the outside of the tibia.

 

What does the Fibula do?

Mainly, the fibula is the attachment for many muscles in the lower leg and it supports the larger tibia. Thus stress fractures are common in the fibula as the inherent forces placed on the bone by the muscles. However, it only has to support between 14 and 17 percent of the body’s weight, while the tibia supports much more.

A fibula fracture is commonly associated with a rolled ankle but can also be due to an awkward landing while dancing, or a direct blow to the outer lower leg or ankle. It is common in sports, especially those that involve running, jumping, or quick changes of direction such as cricket, football, kabaddi, etc.

This is the basic information about Fibula Fracture. We recommend you to visit a doctor after facing such issues. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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Causes of distal radius fracture

If a person gets hit or slips, he first puts his hands on the ground to balance himself. This often causes great strain on the wrist and can lead to fractures. This problem can happen to people of any age, but it is more common in older and younger children particularly older women.

There are reasons why the distal radius fracture happens:

For children about ages 8 to 14, there is a period during which bones have grown longer because of growth spurts. But the bone mineral density has not yet caught up which leaves the newly-grown bones more vulnerable to fractures. Chances of fracture get increased, particularly during activities such as sports or play.

In the case of senior citizens, their hormone levels shift and bone mineral density starts to decrease. This is especially happening with women once they reach menopause. Their risk of a distal radius fracture begins to rise at age 50 and that risk doubles every 10 years. For men, the related risk is much later in their life, at the age of 80.

Falling onto a wrist is the most common cause of a distal radius fracture, people who actively participate in sports that involve potential falls, such as Kabaddi, Hockey, Football or Cricket, are also at greater risk for this injury.

Also, car accidents or similar traumatic events can also cause a distal radius fracture. But the majority of these cases are the result of falls.

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Diagnosis of hip fracture

 

Hip fracture is known to be the most common fracture. It is especially prevalent in older people. After age 65, human bones become weak and it almost requires surgery. This injury can often be life-threatening. Thus it needs to be treated quickly. Before taking any decision let’s get to know about how to diagnose the hip fracture.

During a physical exam, the doctor will ask for your complete medical history. Also, the physician will look for any injuries commonly associated with hip fractures. To determine whether an open fracture has occurred, the doctor will examine any lacerations and determine how stable the hip is will press on the front and back of the pelvic area. To look for haemorrhage that may signify bone penetration into the rectum, a rectal examination also may be performed.

Tests for a broken hip:-

X-ray

X-radiation or commonly known as X-ray uses invisible high energy electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film. It is usually sufficient for the majority of fractures.

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

It is a medical imaging technique that uses a combination of large magnets, radio frequencies and a computer. It is used to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body; especially useful for assessing soft tissue around injured joints and bones.

Computed tomography scan (CT scan)

It uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce 3D cross-sectional images, both horizontally and vertically, of the affected area, including bones, fat, soft tissue.

Bone scan

It uses a radioactive dye to visualize the bones. It’s different from plain x-rays or CT in that because of a nuclear medicine imaging technique, it shows bone metabolism and cell activity in the bones. Bone scans are used to assess including cancer of the bone or metastasis, location of bone inflammation and fractures, and bone infection.

This is how one can diagnose a hip fracture. We recommend you to visit a doctor instead of doing it by yourself. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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