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What is another name for the calf bone?
There's the femur (thigh bone), then there's the tibia and fibula. There are also the tarsal and metatarsals in your ankle and feet, respectively.The Latin medical prefix for the upper leg is "femoral" and the front of the lower leg is "crural." The back of the calf is known as "sural."
Can you walk on your treadmill with a broken rib?
It is not advisable to walk on a treadmill with a broken rib as it can cause further discomfort and delay the healing process. It is best to rest and allow your rib to heal properly before engaging in any physical activity.
What is a femur fracture?
A femur fracture is a break in the thigh bone, which is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It can be caused by trauma from falls, accidents, or other high-impact injuries. Treatment typically involves immobilization, surgery, or a combination of both depending on the severity of the fracture.
Can you walk if your tailbone is broken?
It may be painful and difficult to walk if your tailbone is broken, and it is important to seek medical attention to properly assess and treat the injury. Rest and immobilization may be necessary to allow the tailbone to heal.
Is it good or bad to walk when a person has a severe knee pain?
Its a good thing to walk(not walk a lot, but lightly stretch) if its a muscle pull in the region of the knee, but its probably a bad idea if its anything to do with the bone or the joint as it could result in permanent damage..
Do humans walk on metatarsal or metacarpal?
metatarsals
URGENT could i have broken my fibula?
i tripped and fell and whacked the bone on the outside of my ankle. it is discolored and is kind of bruised. it hurts to walk and i am having trouble moving my toes. my foot is numb and tingles everynow and then. did i possibly break it? can you walk on a broken fibula?
Can you walk with a broken metatarsal bone?
Depending on how large the fracture is, yes. I had a tiny fracture on the crest of my left hip and I've been able to walk fine. No pain when walking, but any pressure on the area made it feel sore like a big bruise.
Can a person break a heel?
Your heel is a bone called the calcaneous, and bones can certainly be broken. If you feel you have broken or cracked a bone, have your doctor X-ray it to be certain. They can give you a cast that you can walk on until the bone heals.
If you tried to walk on a broken ankle bone would the ankle bone shatter?
If somebody continues to try to walk, having broken an ankle, the result will be further injury to the muscles, bone ends, blood vessels, cartilage, and skin surrounding the fractured bone. Not a pretty thought. That's one reason why we IMMOBILIZE the injured area in fractures.
What can you do if your entire foot hurts to walk on it?
Go to the doctor for an X-ray. Could be broken.
What not to do when bones broken?
When you got a hurt bone. Don't just sit and cry, yell for a parent or guardian. Then they will take you to the hospital. Try not to walk on it. Because that happened to me.
How do you know if your horse broke her leg?
It will limp or not even walk on its leg. If it is really bad and she / has broken the bone really bad, you will see the bone either coming through their skin or not quiet. It will be very swollen and very sore.
Did Cinderella walk on broken glass?
No, Cinderella had glass slippers and did not walk on broken glass.
How long to heal metatarsal?
• IT WILL BE SORE FOR A WEEK OR TWO. TAKES A FULL 4-6 WEEKS TO HEAL COMPLETLY • Even after 6 weeks in a cast and having another x-ray my metatarsal was not completely healed in my foot, but some healing had taken place. I was not allowed to weight bear for 3 of those weeks. It takes several months for complete healing.
Why do you think sparained annkle is painful?
Because it an cause intense pain in the joint and may make it difficult to move the ankle or walk. Sometimes it feels like a broken bone.
What type of feet do dogs have?
Their foot type is called digitigrade, which means that they walk on their toes, unlike humans, who's foot type is called metatarsal.
