The Hotspot for Many Injuries

The chances of non-fatal yet serious injuries lurk in your own home. Tread carefully in your bathroom as close to two-thirds of accidental injuries occur here.

Nearly 81% of injuries are due to falls.

Fracture - Types - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
A fracture is a condition where the continuity of the bone is lost. Majority of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress on a bone.

The area around the sink, the bathtub as well as the toilet area seemed to cause most of the injuries due to slips and falls. Standing up from the toilet and sitting down on the seat also caused 9% of total injuries.

The study shows that women must exercise more caution in the bathroom as they are more prone to injuries.

Colles Fracture / Broken Wrist
Colles fracture or broken wrist is a wrist fracture, which occurs within an inch of the wrist joint. Colles fracture involves the forearm bone’s distal end of the radius.

Source-Medindia

Fracture of Knee Cap - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Patella fracture is a kneecap injury that needs surgical correction. Undisplaced fracture can be healed by using a brace to keep the knee immobile.

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The Hotspot for Many Injuries – The Bathroom