The results of a new study are both alarming and surprising. Spinal cord injuries have become a growing problem in the U.S., with seniors most often being the victims. In fact, it’s not motor vehicle accidents that are the leading cause of...
Leaving Foreign Objects in Patients is a Bigger Problem than It Should Be
Leaving a foreign object inside a patient after surgery is one of the most preventable types of medical mishaps. Yet it happens more often than it should. According to the Joint Commission, a non-profit that accredits and certifies more than...
Leg Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents & Their Prognoses
The legs may be vulnerable in a motorcycle accident, as the bike may fall on the legs and given the relative lack of protection that motorcycles offer compared to passenger vehicles. Because of the obviously important role legs play in...