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A compression fracture occurs when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squished, or compressed, to a smaller height. This injury tends to happen in two groups of people. First, are patients who are involved in traumatic accidents. When a load placed on the vertebrae exceeds its stability, it may collapse. This is commonly seen after a fall. The second, and much more common, group of patients are those with osteoporosis.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoCompression injury is much like a crushing injury but going the length ways of a bone or structure.
For instance, pushing your belly button to your spine would be a crush injury while pushing your head into your pelvis would be a compression injury; going length ways with the spine, compressing it.
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What is the benefit of applying compression to an injury?
It cuts down on swelling for the injury
How should you treat a knee injury if there is no doctor?
RICE. Rest Ice Compression Elevation
How should you treat a knee injury if no doctor?
RICE. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
What is the meaning of the acronym RICE?
RICE (in medicine), is an acronym for "Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation", a treatment for soft-tissue injury.
What is the RICE process in exercise?
RICE usually refers to how you deal with an injury sustained whilst exercising you should Rest the injury, apply Ice, Compression and Elevation.
What is the price method of injury care?
p- protect r-rest i-ice c-compression e-elevation :D
What does RICE mean in physical health?
RICE is an acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. The RICE acronym is a guideline for treating minor injuries and sprains; it suggests resting, icing, compressing, and elevating the injured area.
You fell and twisted your knee It is really swollen should you put heat on it?
No, the recommended treatment for a new injury is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE.) Compression would be something like an ace bandage, but never too tight.
What is the treatment for knee injuries?
When a person suspects a knee injury, the first treatment recommended is R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. First, the person should cease the activity which caused the injury and immediately rest.
What does RICE stand for in responding to injuries A Reasons Injuries Create Excitement B Rationale Injury Course Exercise C Rest Ice Compression Elevation D Rest Ice Compress Reststop?
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
What is the definition of planter fascitis?
Plantar fascitis is when the plantar fascia (the thick tissue on the bottom of the soles of your feet) get inflamed due to compression from an injury or obesity.
What would Positive apley's compression test with lateral rotation mean?
This testing positive with a lateral rotation would mean the patient probably has a medial meniscal injury.
