Texans' Williams fractures spine Aug 23, 2008
ESPN - Texans' Williams fractures vertebra on return, can move arms and legs - NFL ... Texans' Williams fractures vertebra on return, can move arms and legs - NFL ... Texans' Williams fractures vertebra on return, can move arms and legs. (ESPN -- Football News)
Plant and rake without the ache Aug 23, 2008
Be extremely careful and safe when working on a ladder because it s a major cause for fractures and more serious injuries in the garden. When weeding get down on all fours, kneel one knee at a time or sit on a bucket or stool. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Woman Survives 30-Foot Plunge Into Grand Canyon Aug 23, 2008
Portillo Suffers Five Fractures In Leg ... Norma Portillo suffered five fractures in her leg, and she has a compressed vertebrae. (Click2Houston, TX)
Poor decisions mean baby to face hardships Aug 23, 2008
Hospital personnel discovered that the baby had numerous old and new fractures, which means the incident that led to the hospitalization was a culmination of mistreatment, likely dating back to shortly after birth. The parents, who entered into a sexual relationship in middle school, were allowed to keep the baby, which means that other, supposedly more mature and responsible adults such as their own parents or a social agency, did not intervene and make sure the baby was placed in a safe... (Nogales International, AZ)
Glavine should be ready by spring Aug 22, 2008
The Royals placed Maier on the 15-day disabled list with multiple facial fractures. Maier was hit by a pitch from Cleveland left-hander Zach Jackson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Aug 22, 2008
"It has a lot of fractures, and now it is a curved leg. My stump, it is not a normal stump. Sometimes I have to see a doctor. They take away my benefits, and, of course, it is very bad for me.". Others in the lawsuit declined to be interviewed, fearing that speaking out might interfere with the progress of their citizenship applications, or that they would be sought out for harm. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Having a Mother with Osteoporosis Can Lead to Increased Risk for Spinal Fracture Aug 22, 2008
(ARA) - Of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, 80 percent are women, and having a mother with osteoporosis puts a daughter particularly at risk for fractures ... During the past 30 years, Fondren has experienced a hip fracture, spinal fractures and has a hunched back that may have been caused by multiple spinal fractures ... However, today more information is known about the risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
MLB Notebook: Veteran Pavano to start for Yankees against Orioles (Today) Aug 22, 2008
" Braves Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine is expected to be ready for spring training after having surgery on his injured left elbow. The 42-year-old left-hander also had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder, and the Braves said he should be able to start a throwing program by January. Mets Ryan Church could be back in New York's outfield for the opener of a four-game series against the Houston Astros tonight. Church has been sidelined by post-concussion syndrome since July 5. Royals Kansas City... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kite-surfer who hit building... Aug 22, 2008
Kevin Kearney suffered spinal fractures, brain swelling, other injuries ... Monday's incident, which a television crew captured on video as Tropical Storm Fay approached Florida, left the 28-year-old Kearney with spinal fractures, brain swelling, a broken rib and a broken ankle, among other injuries. (CNN -- Law)
Torrey Pines cliff-collapse victim identified Aug 22, 2008
Abbott said layers of sand began being deposited at the coast about 50 million years ago and hardened into sandstone, compacted by weight and riddled with fractures. We have near-vertical sea cliffs 200 to 300 feet high and ocean waves beating at their base. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Engineer turns artist after stroke Aug 22, 2008
Ken Walters, resident of Ormskirk, Lancashire, suffered multiple spine fractures and massive internal injuries when he was crushed against a wall by a fork lift truck when a driver lost control. Two life-threatening heart attacks further deepened his gloom. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Mumbai woman throws son out of train Aug 21, 2008
Three-year-old Yash sustained multiple fractures and was rushed to Bhagwati Hospital, but died early on Wednesday morning, said N T More, senior police inspector of Vasai Railway Police. The woman, Chhaya K. Kadam, a mother of three, has been arrested on charges of murder and remanded to police custody till August 22 by a Vasai court, More said. (India Times, India)
Volleyball Injuries on Rise Aug 21, 2008
Jumping and playing leads to stress fractures, back injuries and muscle fatigue. There are a lot of leads to overuse injuries. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Accident sends several to hospital Aug 21, 2008
Whitlock, who was at home Tuesday nursing some broken ribs and bone fractures in his neck said, "The driver in the pickup was crossing the center median on the highway and there was a large group of motorcycles behind us. I really think he looked and saw those motorcycles, but for some reason our van didn't register with him. When he pulled out, he was accelerating and I don't think he saw us until we hit.". "We hit really hard, left the road and rolled. There was grass, glass, metal and people... (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Fractures more than unlucky breaks Aug 21, 2008
But though fractures heal, they also increase the risk of dying ... The disease is costing Australia about $7 billion annually and causes close to 100,000 fractures every year ... Fewer than 20 per cent of people who break a bone are treated to prevent further fractures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dubbo study tracks DNA link to bone density Aug 21, 2008
Earlier this year they announced that their study of 1500 women from Dubbo and more than 12,000 women from Iceland and Denmark had identified five areas of interest in the DNA code linked to bone mineral density and fractures that warranted further study. The find, published in The New England Journal Of Medicine, may eventually help identify people most at risk from the disease who would benefit from early treatment or lifestyle changes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Roundup: Mets sign former Rays closer Reyes Aug 21, 2008
Maier was taken to a hospital for X-rays, which revealed the fractures below his right eye. The 26-year-old returned to the Royals' clubhouse after Kansas City's 8-5 loss, his right eye swollen shut. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
In Place of Fatigues, Business Suits Aug 21, 2008
Four years after being treated for the leg and jaw fractures and burns he suffered in a roadside attack, he was talking to an audience at the University of California, Los Angeles, about his proposal to build an events center for business meetings and social occasions in Huntsville, Ala. where he is stationed as a manager of equipment procurement for the Army s Future Combat Systems project. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
No significant threats found at Ockawamick Aug 21, 2008
a tremendous amount of oil came out from underneath the building through the fractures in the bedrock, from three to five hundred gallons, said McGrath. But they were able to get all the oil off the water table and it didn t come back. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Osteo Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo Aug 21, 2008
"While our findings are promising, it's too early for us to recommend this drug for all premenopausal women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, because we don't yet have all the information we need on dosing, cost effectiveness, and whether this drug actually prevents bone fractures," Hershman said. "However, this research does show we need to be more vigilant about monitoring patients' bone densities before and during treatment, so we can protect bone health and offset bone fracture or... (Health-Finder)
Maier injured after being hit in the face Aug 21, 2008
CLEVELAND -- Royals outfielder Mitch Maier suffered three facial fractures when he was struck by a pitch in Wednesday night's 8-5 loss to the Indians. Maier was trying, for the second time, to put down a sacri 0000060B fice bunt in the fifth inning. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Bullpen spoils Meche's effort Aug 21, 2008
Maier left the game, suffering three facial fractures. That loaded the bases, with Mark Teahen running for Maier, and Mike Aviles ripped off a three-run double. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteopor... Aug 20, 2008
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporosis: Acid Reflux Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fractures ... Acid Reflux Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fractures ... Research suggests a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat acid reflux and a risk of hip fractures. (Suite101.com)
NATO warns Russia, no 'business as usual' Aug 20, 2008
Tuesday's emergency session brought NATO's fractures into sharp relief. Even before the meeting started, the French, Germans and even the British were saying that they have no intention of seeking to isolate Russia. (International Herald Tribune)
Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk Aug 20, 2008
Hip fractures can be devastating for older individuals ... Researchers followed the women for up to nine years to determine their risk for hip fractures ... Women with the lowest levels of vitamin D had a 71 percent increase risk for hip fractures compared with women with the highest levels of vitamin D, the researchers report. (MEDLINEplus)
Step by step restoration: Work proceeds on library project from the outside in Aug 20, 2008
"It's in the nature of this local limestone to have a lot of fractures. And the stone's natural fracturing, not stonecutting, determined the varied shapes of the stones in the library walls." He adds that limestone stands up very well in resisting environmental extremes. Though it's overdue for repair, the 180-year old building has weathered remarkably well despite periods of neglect and minimal maintenance. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Sweep of 400m hurdles rallies US track team Aug 19, 2008
Taylor won gold at Sydney in 2000 but failed to make the team in Athens four years later - he later said he had stress fractures in both shins - and was shoved to the guiltys of the sport after pleading guilty in 2005 to charges of contributing to the delinquency of two underage girls. "To go through what I went through and be back on top again, I'm just so blessed right now," Taylor said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Summary for Patients Aug 19, 2008
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Risk for Hip Fractures -- Cauley et al. 149 (4): 242 -- Annals of Internal Medicine ... The summary below is from the full report titled "Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Risk for Hip Fractures." It is in the 19 August 2008 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 149, pages 242-250) ... However, it is unclear whether lower vitamin D levels in the blood are related to a greater risk for fractures. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
400m hurdles sweep, discus gold lift U.S. track Aug 19, 2008
He failed to make the final in Athens four years ago -- he said he had stress fractures in both shins. In Beijing, he became the first 400-meter hurdler since Edwin Moses to win gold medals eight years apart. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. track team trio clears every hurdle (Today) Aug 19, 2008
Despite stress fractures in both shins, he made the 2004 Olympic team in the hurdles but did not get to the final. Forced to choose between rest or surgery, Taylor did not compete in 2005. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
2 charged for beating man with a hammer Aug 19, 2008
Authorities filed felony assault charges Monday against two men who they said beat a Winona man in July with a hammer, causing multiple skull and facial fractures ... He said the victim suffered several skull and facial fractures and is facing other very significant medical problems. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Indigestion may increase brittle bone risk Aug 19, 2008
An analysis of the prescription record revealed that those with hip fractures were 62 per cent more likely to have used PPIs for five years or more than those with healthy hips. The risk of a fracture was increased by more than 400 % for those who were on the drugs for seven years or more. (HealthJockey.com)
Sweep has US back on track Aug 19, 2008
He did not make the final at the 2004 Athens Games because of stress fractures in his shins. "It means the world to me [to win another gold]," said Taylor. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Seven killed in Lampung train crash Aug 18, 2008
Most suffered fractures and head injuries. Most of the victims were crushed after the carriages hit each other, when the Limex Sriwijaya machinist, realizing there was another train on the track, abruptly stopped the train. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Johnson scales back Tech's practices Aug 17, 2008
Coach Paul Johnson said X-rays revealed no fractures for Dykes and Brown, but ligament damage on Brown might not be ruled out before Monday, said Tech spokesman Dean Buchan. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hydrogels provide scaffolding for growth of bone cells Aug 17, 2008
Currently, physicians are able to treat patients with damaged bone tissue, like those who have bone fractures that fail to heal, using demineralized bone matrix, a biological material obtained from cadavers. Demineralized bone matrix is rich in growth factor proteins which signal bone cells in the area to multiply and form complex bone tissue, while other proteins in the matrix regulate the activity of the growth factors. (EurekAlert!)
Judge: Girl, 7, didn’t have ’rage’ to kill infant Aug 16, 2008
Ten-month-old Marcia Poston died June 6 at Bray s Family Day Care of extensive blunt force trauma, including skull fractures. The death was ruled a homicide, but no charges were filed against the 7-year-old suspect because of her age. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Compartment Syndrome Aug 16, 2008
Long bone fractures, and crush injuries may result in elevated soft tissue pressure in a limb, due to bleeding and swelling in a closed space (the compartment ) ... Imaging studies which may be used include plain x-rays to evaluate for fractures, and Doppler ultrasound to assess the integrity of the arteries and veins of the limb. (Suite101.com)
Three-state commission to impose rules on drilling Aug 16, 2008
A high-pressure injection of water, sand and chemicals is sent down the well, where it fractures rock and releases the gas bubbles, which are drawn up through the well. The water -- up to 6 million gallons for each well -- is then extracted and stored in open pits for later treatment as toxic waste. (Albany Times Union)
Hospitalization Increases Fracture Risk in Elderly Aug 16, 2008
"Hospitalization is an unrecognized opportunity to assess and reduce the risk of fractures in a very large number of elderly women and men," researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, point out in the Archives of Internal Medicine ... There were 362 fractures after discharge in 285 subjects, including 80 hip fractures in 74 individuals. (MEDLINEplus)
DJ Vlad Files $4 Million Lawsuit Against Rick Ross Over Alleged Ozone Awards Beatdown Aug 16, 2008
Among the injuries alleged to have been suffered by Vlad in the attack are a cut that required seven stitches below one of his eyes, three facial fractures, a corneal abrasion and possible permanent nerve damage. The suit is seeking $2 million in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive damages. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Prosecutors seek adult trial for teen dad Aug 15, 2008
Ismael Robles is facing several child abuse charges after telling authorities he shook his child and struck the baby's head on a car seat handle, causing two skull fractures, according to court records. Angel Robles was to be removed from his 14-year-old mother's custody and placed in a foster home upon being released from the hospital, relatives said. (FOX 11, AZ)
New Year's baby's death shatters family Aug 15, 2008
When rib fractures are seen in a 10-week-old infant, "it's beating up," said Dr. Nicolas Krawiecki, a pediatric neurologist and faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia ... The autopsy report, obtained by CNN, found Camryn had multiple rib fractures -- including several that apparently were incurred on one or more previous occasions ... If Camryn's caregivers didn't pick up on his earlier rib fractures, neither did medical personnel trained to look for signs of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Eischen honored for lifesaving effort Aug 15, 2008
He was later Life Flighted to a hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Schroeder suffered a punctured lung, rib fractures and contusions and has recovered. Melvin Halsrud, Scott Hofbauer, Chad Potratz and Boyd Quastad were awarded the Governor's Lifesaving Award for their heroic manner in helping save the life of Doug Schroeder. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Worrying invasive snail found in Lake Michigan Aug 15, 2008
Learn about Balloon Kyphoplasty - new treatment for spinal fractures. www. (Yahoo News)
Plant and rake without the ache Aug 15, 2008
Be extremely careful and safe when working on a ladder because it s a major cause for fractures and more serious injuries in the garden. When weeding get down on all fours, kneel one knee at a time or sit on a bucket or stool. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Father Charged In Toddler's Beating Death Aug 15, 2008
The victim also had liver and intestinal lacerations, a contusion to her lungs and rib fractures, the medical examiner said. It was classified as child abuse syndrome and ruled a homicide. (WNBC.com, NY)
Michael Sokolove's 'Warrior Girls' Aug 15, 2008
Over all, female athletes may simply be more prone than male athletes to chronic ankle sprains and to overuse injuries - stress fractures, tendonitis, bursitis. Sokolove interviewed a sports doctor in Washington, D.C., who treats "young female athletes with a chain of injuries, from the feet up through the trunk." "There's a chain of events with boys too," she said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women Aug 15, 2008
"Tibolone, which is used around the world for menopausal symptoms, decreases the risk of fractures, decreases the risk of breast cancer, but increases the risk of stroke in this group of women who are all over the age of 60," said lead researcher Dr. Steven R. Cummings, of the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute in San Francisco ... Over the 34 months of the study, the researchers looked for spine fractures among the women and the rates of cardiovascular problems and breast... (MEDLINEplus)
Pom Poms, Cheers... and Broken Bones? Aug 15, 2008
Catastrophic injuries, as defined in Mueller's report, are those that range in severity from serious fractures to paralysis and death. These serious injuries, Mueller says, often go unreported. (ABC News)
Chris Young heads back to DL Aug 15, 2008
However, Young is also feeling "expected" effects from his June 30 surgery to repair facial fractures and a deviated septum, and to reopen his nasal passages. He is suffering from a sinus infection as well as an inner-ear infection. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tiger a lame duck: injury means Woods won't swing again this year Aug 14, 2008
There has been speculation that Woods, who also had two stress fractures in his left leg, is targeting Torrey for his comeback, because that is where he won the US Open and it is also the same course where has won the Buick Invitational six times. Because he has increased his mobility, Woods said he had begun to put muscle weight back on, though he was still "pretty light". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Childhood Dairy Intake May Improve Adolescent Bone Health Aug 14, 2008
1, 2006) Calcium supplements have very little benefit for preventing fractures in childhood and later adulthood, concludes a study in the British Medical. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Taylor still clearing life's hurdles Aug 14, 2008
He had stress fractures in his shins. Doctors suggested surgery but Taylor passed, opting to take a year off. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Effects of Tibolone in Older Postmenopausal Women Aug 14, 2008
Although tibolone prevents bone loss, its effects on fractures, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease are uncertain. Methods In this randomized study, we assigned 4538 women, who were between the ages of 60 and 85 years and had a bone mineral density T score of 2. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Boomers: Tips on How to Exercise Safely Aug 13, 2008
An instructor can help ensure you're using the proper form, which can prevent overuse injuries such as tendonitis and stress fractures. Develop a balanced fitness program. (Pekin Times, IL)
Tiger doesn't expect to swing club for five months Aug 13, 2008
Woods was in noticeable pain throughout the U.S. Open because of two stress fractures in his left tibia suffered during rehab. That injury coupled with the need to repair a torn ACL made Woods opt for the season-ending surgery. (ESPN -- Golf)
Cheerleading risky for high school girls Aug 13, 2008
By his study s tally, 103 female high school students suffered sports-related catastrophic injuries deaths, permanent disabilities and serious injuries such as skull fractures between 1982 and 2007. Of that number, 67 were cheerleaders. (New Haven Register, CT)
Acid reflux drugs may heighten fracture risk Aug 13, 2008
Drugs commonly prescribed to fight acid reflux disease may significantly increase the risk of fractures in people suffering from osteoporosis, a study by Canadian researchers reveals ... The findings also add fuel to other recent studies, which have suggested an association between proton pump inhibitors and osteoporosis-related fractures ... People with osteoporosis, a disease that affects bone density primarily in older women and men, face a substantially elevated risk of hip, wrist, spinal... (Globe and Mail)
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Risk Of Bone Fractures, Study Finds Aug 13, 2008
12, 2008) Patients who use proton pump inhibitors for 7 or more years to treat reflux, peptic ulcers and other conditions are at greater risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, according to this large observational study of 15,792 patients published in CMAJ. ... Short-term exposure did not appear to increase risk of fractures ... The study looked at people aged 50 and older who had hip, spinal, or wrist fractures and were matched by a control group with no history of hip, spinal or wrist... (Science Daily)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Aug 13, 2008
"It has a lot of fractures, and now it is a curved leg. My stump, it is not a normal stump. Sometimes I have to see a doctor. They take away my benefits, and, of course, it is very bad for me.". Others in the lawsuit declined to be interviewed, fearing that speaking out might interfere with the progress of their citizenship applications, or that they would be sought out for harm. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Ill and in pain, detainee dies in U.S. hands Aug 13, 2008
But in response to a relative of Ng's who had begged that he be checked for a spinal injury or fractures, the Wyatt detention center's director of nursing, Ben Candelaria, replied in a July 16 e-mail message that Ng was receiving appropriate care for "chronic back pain." He added, "We treat each and every detainee in our custody with the same high level of quality, professional care possible.". Officials have given no explanation why they took Ng to Hartford and back on the same day. (International Herald Tribune)
Durham woman, 19, charged with homicide Aug 13, 2008
"She had multiples fractures on her legs and her arms. I believe she broke her jaw." Although DiGioia, who was not the investigating officer, could not comment specifically on the case, he said Sansevero's recovery and the complexity of the investigation may have delayed an arrest. "Fatal accidents take a long time for us to do," he said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Mix vs. McMullen Aug 13, 2008
While X-rays were negative for any fractures, the missed time hurt Mix more than will the bruised rib cage. Kelly and Thomas, despite their absence from practice and games, are in no danger of getting cut. (WarpathInsiders.com)
1 killed, 6 injured in Grand Teton crash (1055) Aug 13, 2008
Two passengers were ejected in the crash -- the 16-year-old who was killed and an 8-year-old boy who suffered leg fractures and life-threatening internal injuries. Four other passengers were injured and so was the driver, 70-year-old James Kochis, of Port Orchard, Wash. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
