In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’d like to share a few of the guidelines the Federal Flag Code suggests to guide civilians on how to display and handle the American flag properly. Here are just a few of those guidelines:  The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, though it m …

Did you or someone you love suffer a Tibial Plateau Fracture, aka TPF?  Take heart, because one of your very own has developed an informative and helpful website, www.mytpf.com.  The author, a recent TPF patient, has compiled a detailed FAQ, relevant medical info, recovery tips, and other …

Halloween is a FUN holiday, but not if you're on crutches!  Halloween on crutches can be downright dangerous.  In order to make it through the day on one leg, follow these Halloween safety tips: Acquire proper lighting - bring a bright flashlight while trick-or-treating Keep rest at …

Did you know playground injuries are the leading cause of Emergency Room visits for school-aged chilren 5-14?  Annette Giacomazzi, Owner and Founder of CastCoverZ!, knows that most playground injuries are preventable.  Her, then, 10 year old daughter took a seven foot fall off of a school …

Having a broken bone and wearing a cast is just NO fun, but if you treat your cast well, it will treat you well, which means a speedier recovery! Here are our Top 5 Cast Care Tips:  Keep it dry - Try DryPro or CastShield waterproof cast covers Never place anything inside your cast …

Broken bones (also known as fractured bones) are common for both children and adults.  A broken bone occurs when a force exerted against the bone is stronger than it can structurally withstand.  Most fractures are usually due to a fall, athletic activity, or car accident.  The …