Hookworms are a type of worm that can get into your body and cause infection. Hookworms can live and breed inside of people.

A fracture in the distal radius is a break in the lower end of the radius. This is the larger bone in the forearm.

When you have a humerus fracture, it means that your upper arm bone is broken. Depending on the severity of the fracture, healing may take several months or longer.

A fracture of the clavicle is a broken collarbone. Clavicle fractures occur most often along the middle of the bone. Depending on how badly the bone is broken, healing may take a few months or longer.

When you have an ankle fracture, it means that one or more of the bones in the ankle are broken. Read on to learn about details such as causes, symptoms, and treatment.

This exercise is for your ankles.

Cardioversion is a procedure that is done to return your heartbeat to a normal rhythm. You take medicine, either through an IV or by mouth.

Compartment syndrome most often affects the legs, arms, feet, hands, and buttocks. It is a medical emergency that should be treated right away.

Follow these directions to do a wrist pronation exercise.

A wrist sprain can be painful. It can also limit movement and use of the wrist and hand.