TOP FIVE WORK RELATED INJURIES
medical |November 11rd, 2018
Work related injuries can happen to anyone at any time. The majority of these incidents are random. It’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure a safe work environment and to take caution when on the job. Here is a list of the five most common work-related injuries reported by insurance companies: ..
READ MORENECK INJURIES AFTER A CAR CRASH
medical |November 11rd, 2018
A very common trauma associated with car accidents are neck injuries. Neck injuries occur when muscles and ligaments in the neck are stretched or pulled. Signs and symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, stiffness, and headaches. Severe cases present chronic neck pain and other ongoing complications..
READ MORE10 CAUSES OF 18 WHEELER ACCIDENTS
medical |November 11rd, 2018
Truck accidents are far more widespread than most people think. They are responsible for thousands of injuries every year in the United States. These accidents can happen for many reasons, and they have the potential to be severe because of the vehicle size and weight. Here are ten factors that can ..
READ MORECUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
medical |November 11rd, 2018
Robotic exoskeletons are one of the most recent tools in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Their advantage is that they work toward restoring lost function in severely injured patients rather than merely compensating for their losses. For spinal cord injury patients, the exoskeleton can be arrang..
READ MOREA NEW WAY TO HEAL BROKEN BONES
medical |November 11rd, 2018
The NovaCast is a custom fit, 3D-printed, plastic cast that is changing how we heal broken bones. This revolutionary cast was invented by a Mexican startup called MediPrint. This new alternative to 3D printing for casting body parts is very promising for doctors and patients. A huge advantage is the..
READ MORECUTTING-EDGE TECH IN TRANSPLANTATION AND PROSTHETICS
medical |November 11rd, 2018
Transplantation science has moved into the future. Based on advances in technologies like 3D printing and biological/mechanical communication, researchers and scientists are creating human organs, “printing” tumors to assess the efficacy of chemotherapies, and designing thought-controlled artifi..
READ MOREWhat Is Blunt Force Trauma?
medical |November 11th, 2018
Blunt force trauma is when the body is hit with an object that is blunt, or not sharp, with enough force to cause significant damage. It is important to note that initially there may be little in the way of overt clinical signs to indicate that serious internal abdominal injury has occurred, making ..
READ MOREWhat Is A Laceration?
medical |November 11th, 2018
A laceration is a cut that is irregular in shape and is usually caused by some blunt force. It can often get confused with an incision, which is also a cut but is due by a sharp object, such as a knife. Either type can be superficial (shallow) or deep enough to penetrate muscle. Infection READ MORE
