Results for: Ischium

In Health

How long to heal the ischium fracture?

I recently sustained a pelvic fracture to my right ischium. I was told it is a non-displaced fracture and that I am looking at a 6-8 week recovery time. This happened a week a… ( Full Answer )
In English Spelling and Pronunciation

How do you pronounce the word Ischium?

Officially, the word is pronounced "ISS-kee-um," but even most doctors and other health professionals anglicize it to "ISH-ee-um." This goes for the adjectival form (ischial)… ( Full Answer )
In Skeletal System

What is the function of ischium?

The ischium makes up the lower and back part of the hipbone. Theischium helps protect the reproduction organs and urinary systemorgans as well.
In Human Anatomy and Physiology

What is ilium ischium sclerosis?

The ilium and ischium form part of the pelvis. Sclerosis means hardening. Hope this helps a bit?
In Skeletal System

Can the ischium bone get arthritis?

Ischial bursitis is inflammation of the bursa that separates the gluteus maximus muscle of the buttocks from the underlying bony prominence of the bone that we sit on, the isc… ( Full Answer )
In Skeletal System

How do you treat bruised Ischium bone?

You need to halt any light lateral movement or heavy forward movement such as walking fast, running or jumping over fences. In addition, curb the forward movement and begin an… ( Full Answer )
In Skeletal System

What type of bone is an ischium bone?

the ischium bone is located in the coxa. (the pelvis) it forms the lower and back part of the coxa