It's not practical to cast ribs and collarbones (clavicles). Even displaced collarbones (in which pieces on either side of the break are out of line) heal well with a sling or special strap called a "figure-of-eight clavicle strap," which the child wears like a vest.

Some kinds of fractures don't need casts to heal. Certain fractures of larger long bones, such as the femur (thighbone), are hard to keep straight in a cast. Although doctors used to commonly put many of these kinds of fractures in traction (a way of gently pulling the bone straight), these days, surgery is often used instead. See similar questions...

The U in UGI stands for Upper, and the GI stands for Gastrointestinal. Your doctor is asking that your upper gastrointestinal tract be examined. This tract starts in the back of your mouth and includes the esophagus, the stomach, and the first part of your intestinal tract, called the duodenum (where most ulcers occur). Besides ulcers, your doctor is looking for cancer, polyps, inflammation or other changes that may have occurred. See similar questions...

No, not until they have begun to heal. When x-rays reveal a fracture, we refer the patient to a physician who is a specialist in handling them. See similar questions...

Highly unlikely. A chiropractic adjustment is special. It has the right amount of energy, delivered to the exact spot, at a precise angle, at the right time. The idea is to get a "stuck" spinal joint moving again, helping to reduce nerve interference. Years of training, practice and experience makes chiropractic adjustments specific and safe. See similar questions...

Yes. We regularly take care of a variety of fractures. We do xrays, casting, and splinting on site. During their sports medicine fellowships, our physicians received orthopedic training in fracture management. If you happen to have a very complex fracture or a fracture that warrants surgery, we will refer you to one of our orthopedic colleagues. See similar questions...

No. If you have a fracture, we fit you with a splint and then help you find an orthopedist who can apply the cast. We can’t put on splints because our malpractice insurance doesn’t cover us for that. See similar questions...

In most cases, your physician or dietitian will advise you on whether or not you should be taking a supplement for optimal bone health. However, no one knows better than you if you are truly meeting your daily calcium and vitamin D requirements. Ask yourself if you are getting enough dairy, leafy greens, or calcium rich foods to meet your requirements (SEE Calcium Recommendations Chart). For most people, meeting high calcium requirements through diet is very difficult. See similar questions...

Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and several tendons that hold the foot structure together and allow the foot to move in a variety of ways. See similar questions...

We do not need an emergency run to the clinic in our busy agendas, but the fact is broken bones or fractures are common in childhood, and often happen when kids play or participate in sports. Although, falls are a common part of childhood, not every fall will result in a broken bone, but it's certainly a big scare for both the parent and the kids alike anyway. Most fractures occur in the upper extremities: the wrist, the forearm, and above the elbow. See similar questions...

If the bones are human or if you don't know if they are human or not, immediately contact your local law enforcement agency. Do not touch the remains or disturb the site. Critical information may be gleaned from the location and condition of the site, and materials in the vicinity. See similar questions...

A)not necessarily, most broken teeth can be saved but it depends on the amount and condition of remaining tooth, the sooner it is assessed the better the chances of saving your tooth. See similar questions...

Of course I can't do much with this kind of a request for help. I need as much information as you can provide to help diagnose and fix the problem. Which OS, Service Packs, etc? Which web browser and version? There are many versions of Windows and WINSOCK. The following utility will help you provide information. GetVersion.Exe. Run this program and send me the information it displays. See similar questions...

Yes, broken glass exists, but it is not "all over the place" even on city streets. Unless it's a recent breakage, it gets kicked or swept into cracks, against walls, or right against curbs and isn't strewn about. For the little glass that does remain, again, just watch where you're going! But, for the seasoned barefooter with tough, thick soles, most broken glass is not a problem even if you step directly on it. The following paragraph was contributed by Neil Kelley. See similar questions...