The bone could be cracked, snapped, crushed or broken into a few pieces. No matter how the bone is broken, the first aid steps to help are the same. Supporting the injury may help relieve pain and ...

This column describes how to stabilize pelvic limb fractures in small ... should be plucked to aid in proper adhesion of the tape and ease of removal of the tape splint after healing.

Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD A smashed finger can often be treated at home with first aid care that involves ice, elevation, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. However, a smashed ...

Shin splints are the first sign that something mechanically is wrong and develop over time into a stress fracture for some athletes. The diagnosis of shin splints versus stress fracture is largely ...

The bone could be cracked, snapped, crushed or broken into a few pieces. No matter how the bone is broken, the first aid steps to help are the same. Supporting the injury may help relieve pain and ...