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Genital injury - Overview
University of Maryland — A genital injury is an injury to the genitals or perineum, the area between the legs. Genital injuries can be very painful and can bleed heavily. It can affect the reproductive organs as well as the bladder and urethra. The amount of damage can ...More…
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Colles' wrist fracture - Overview
University of Maryland — Transverse wrist fracture; Dinner-fork deformity of the wrist Colles' fracture is a break across the end of the main bone of the forearm (the radius). A Colles' fracture results in a backward and outward position of the hand in relation to the ...More…
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Tailbone trauma - Overview
University of Maryland — Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine. Actual fractures of the tailbone (coccyx) are not common. Tailbone trauma usually involves bruising of the bone or pulling of the ligaments. Backward falls onto a hard ...More…
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Meniscus tears - Overview
University of Maryland — Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus; Knee cartilage tear Meniscus tears refer to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage. Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a ...More…
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Burns - Overview
University of Maryland — Before giving first aid, evaluate how extensively burned the person is and try to determine the depth of the most serious part of the burn. Then treat the entire burn accordingly. If in doubt, treat it as a severe burn. By giving immediate first ...More…
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Broken or knocked out tooth - Overview
University of Maryland — A permanent tooth that is knocked out can sometimes be reimplanted. In most cases, only permanent, adult teeth are reimplanted into the mouth. Baby teeth are usually left out. Immediately contact your dentist when a tooth is broken or knocked ...More…
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Tick removal - Overview
University of Maryland — Ticks are small, insect-like creatures that live in woods and fields. They attach to you as you brush past bushes, plants, and grass. Once on you, ticks often move to a warm, moist location, like the armpits, groin, and hair. They typically ...More…