Find out which injuries are most common, as well as ways to prevent and treat these ailments. picked by cb__ 3 years ago

A gopher tortoise described as the largest on record died from injuries suffered at a construction site. The creature's shell measured 16.41 inches long, and it weighed more than 31 pounds. It was believed to be between 50 and 100 years old. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

In keeping with today's theme, all of the dark lord's health issues are catalogued on one convenient website. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

The truth is your body can take a lot of abuse, and we've all heard amazing stories of people living through hacked off limbs, extreme temperatures and even falling out of airplanes. So how much punishment can the human body take? Well, under certain circumstances you can apparently survive... picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Morgan Smith, a bartender, suffered severe burns to his neck as a result of exposure to the lights. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Neurophilosophy has posted a roundup of unusual penetrating brain injuries, with properly horrifying x-rays. Most of these cases were self-inflicted wounds, and all of the patients survived!

Warning: not for the squeamish picked by doggylives 2 years ago

A site dedicated to photo's and descriptions of injuries obtained by playing the console. wii-tards? picked by singletrack 2 years ago

Are health and safety rules over the top? Perhaps not, judging by the bizarre accidents we have in our own homes, frequently involving vegetables. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Injuries are minor compared to other years. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

These athletes found the strangest ways to get injured. picked by juicyfruit 3 years ago

The researchers, who published their "Neurological Injuries from Car Surfing" study, found head injuries suffered from the practice of standing on a moving car's roof can potentially be more serious than head injuries from motor vehicle collisions.

*Really? Duh! picked by kakana 4 months ago

Many are veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with extensive burn injuries, loss of limbs, head and internal injuries. Where do they go to deal with the feelings of fear, embarrassment and loneliness? Where do they go for consversation, friendship, activities and advice? And where do the family members of these Wounded Warriors go? Many literally arrive at the post with not so much as a toothbrus... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 12 months ago

Obese workers may cost their employers more, filing more workers' compensation claims for injuries on the job, and then more frequently going on to become disabled. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Two boys have been arrested after an attack near Doncaster left two other boys, aged nine and 11, in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. picked by loonytoon 8 months ago

Pretty much what the headline says. The guys an absolute a*****e.

*NSFW* Nearly shows nipple in one picture

Update to this picked by Doggylives 8 months ago

A rheumatologist says most of these patient come in after playing the tennis or running game which involve sudden movements and "violent tendon stretching." picked by punthe 11 months ago

Mr. Graham, the Shanks' attorney, says he approached Wal-Mart's attorneys about negotiating a compromise, but was told the health plan wanted to proceed with the lawsuit. "We're not contending that Wal-Mart isn't entitled to a payment. We're saying they're entitled to one based on equity," he says. Since Mrs. Shank wasn't fully compensated for her damages in the first place, he argues, W... read full post picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Take a nation of do-it-yourselfers, add a ready supply of cheap nailguns and what do you get? About 37,000 nailgun injuries a year. picked by maxriter 3 years ago

I'm sure Moises Alou is on there somewhere picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

What do you think is the most dangerous sport? The answer may surprise you - "sport" is used loosely picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago