Fractures

My law firm has represented many people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a vehicle or motorcycle accident.  As a Sacramento…

Multiple Trauma High-velocity trauma is a major cause of death among those aged 18-44 years of age throughout the world.  Many die from blunt trauma…

Closed Reduction and Casting of Fractures Closed reduction can happen when a  fracture has not been exposed to the air (a compound fracture) and can…

Facial Fractures The face is made from several different bones, many of which are fused together. There are two joints to the face on either…

Common  Fractures after a Motor Vehicle Accident Common Fractures occur in Motor vehicle accidents with high-velocity impacts. There can be  fractures to many different bones…

The ankle joint is a rather complex joint which is actually two joints in one.  The ankle joint proper is made by ligamentous connections which…

Ulnar fractures frequently occur in motorcycle crashes. The ulna is a thin bone located on the little finger side of the forearm. It acts as…

Elbow fractures are common in motorcycle accidents. Elbow fractures are divided into two types: • Extra-articular, in which the fracture lines don’t enter the joint…

Breaking a bone is always painful and includes inherent recovery time, but trimalleolar ankle fractures present special challenges – in this post we will look…

Ankle fractures can be varied. Some of the more severe ankle fractures are bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures. Surgery is often required for these fractures. The…

After sustaining a trimalleolar fracture, your doctor will refer you to physical therapy. Physical therapy is part of the rehabilitation process for those who suffered a…

Something about crane accidents capture the imagination and horror of many.  When a tragic crane accident occurs, it is often front page news, perhaps because…

Forklift accidents are a major cause of workforce injuries, especially in industrial warehouses.  We will examine some of the major causes of forklift-related accidents and…

A fracture of the ankle may occur to a person involved in a motor vehicle collision.  A fracture involving the talus, a bone that makes…

Backyard trampolines are very common here in Sacramento due to our year-round mild weather; and bouncing has been a great way for kids to burn…

Acute Fracture Causes You’ve had pain. Terrible pain. Finally, you get your MRI, you waited for the results and they are finally ready. You have…