Frostbite

Frostbite is an injury to the body's tissues caused by exposure to very cold temperatures. The nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes are the extremities most commonly affected. The condition results in a loss of feeling and color in the affected area and can cause permanent tissue damage. In severe cases, frostbite can lead to amputation of the extremity.

During winter, it is always important to cover exposed skin

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Adult Forearm Fractures

Your forearm is made up of two bones, the radius and ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.

  

Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the middle of the forearm, or near the elbow at the top (proximal) end of the bone. This article focuses on fractures that occur in the middle segments of the radius and ulna. Fractures that involve the wrist or the elbow are discussed in separate articles

  If you hold your arms at your side with your palms facing up, the ulna is the bone closest to your body and the radius is closest to your thumb. The ulna is larger at the elbow — it forms the "point" of your elbow — and the radius is larger at the wrist.

The primary motion of the forearm is rotation: the ability to turn our palms up or down. The ulna stays still while the radius rotates around it. This is the motion used to turn a screwdriver or twist in a light bulb. Forearm fractures can affect your ability to rotate your arm, as well as bend and straighten the wrist and elbow.

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Bowed legs in a toddler is very common. When a child with bowed legs stands with his or her feet together, there is a distinct space between the lower legs and knees. This may be a result of either one, or both, of the legs curving outward. Walking often exaggerates this bowed appearance.

Adolescents occasionally have bowed legs. In many of these cases, the child is significantly overweight.

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To schedule an appointment, call 702-731-4088. If you cannot keep a scheduled appointment we request one-day advance notice for cancellation. We reserve the right to charge for missed appointments.

If you are bringing in a minor child for treatment you must be the natural parent or have supporting paperwork that gives you the right to make medical decisions for the child. No minor children will be seen without an adult with the right to make medical decisions for the child.

Upon your first visit to our office it is necessary that we have all previous X-rays and medical records which pertain to your orthopaedic problem at the same time as your appointment.

Upon completion of your evaluation, you will be provided with an encounter form either by the physician or the physician's assistant. A report concerning your evaluation will be sent routinely to the referring physician. If other reports are requested please let the assistant know at this time. You will be requested to proceed to the check-out counter located in the lobby. At this time, your insurance will be verified, and you will be asked to make any required payments, including co-payments. If you have any questions concerning your bill or insurance coverage, please ask for assistance from the receptionist at the check-out counter.