Category Archives: Orthopedic Issues

Survival Medicine Podcast: Survival Medics, Boosting Immunity, Nailbed Injuries, More

In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Civil Unrest, Body Armor, Faraday, Bone Bruises

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]

Bone Contusions: Not Just A Bruise

In the search for knowledge, the family medic will find many articles on trauma leading[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Dislocations, Frostbite, Fall Injuries, Vision Defects, Sprain vs Fracture, More

In this wide-ranging episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy[Read More]

Video: Arm Slings

In this short video, Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton shows how to apply an effective arm[Read More]

Joint Sprains, Muscle Strains, And Tendon Ruptures

Autumn usually means a return to the mountains for us, and a lot of walks[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Lost At Sea, Road Rash, Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Shoulder Injury

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]

Nailbed Injuries

A minor injury can occasionally become a major handicap for a member of a survival[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Osteoarthritis, Tooth Extraction, Medicinal Gardens

  In a survival scenario, the family medic will be called on to care not[Read More]

Dislocations Of The Shoulder Joint

A joint is a structure in the body that “joins” two bony parts together. Of[Read More]

Video: Dr. Bones and Canadian Prepper on Ortho Injuries

In an appearance on the popular channel of Nate the Canadian Prepper, Joe Alton, MD[Read More]

Video: Minor Wound Care

From a simple cut to burns, any damage to skin is akin to a hole[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Stab Wounds, Peppermint, Censorship, Leg Cramps

A bill entered in California’s state legislature has gone where President Biden’s “disinformation bureau” couldn’t.[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Ortho injuries, Antiseptics, Strokes

In good times or bad, families may face any number of events where trauma causes[Read More]

Ortho Injuries: Sprains, Strains, Ruptures

We’re back in our home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, right at the entrance of the Great[Read More]

Fractures, Bones Contusions, And Sprains

In survival settings, the family medic will be confronted with a variety of orthopedic injuries.[Read More]

Nerve Blocks

In a disaster that knocks us off the grid, increased exertion from activities of daily[Read More]

Tendinitis In Austere Settings

The average person imposes daily demands on muscles and joints, which can only be increased[Read More]

Dressings and Bandages

The medic in survival settings can expect to see their share of injuries, some of[Read More]

Fall Injuries

A few years ago, we certified as Advanced Wilderness Expedition Providers, and many of the training[Read More]

Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19

Lately, we’ve been reviewing the potential for vitamin deficiencies to play a significant role in[Read More]

Civil Unrest Safety

As a Free Speech advocate, I support the people’s right to protest and make their[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Fractures, COVID Myths

Recently, we came across an article about coronavirus myths on, guess where, the AARP website,[Read More]

Joe Alton MD’s Article in Offgrid Recoil: Medical Improvisations

Thanks to OffGrid Recoil Magazine for publishing the following article of mine on medical improvisations![Read More]

Mechanisms of Blunt Trauma

Blunt Trauma: Mechanisms of Injury Many first aid manuals lay out a plan of action[Read More]

Dengue Fever in the U.S.

LOCAL TRANSMISSION OF DENGUE FEVER Down here in South Florida, we get outbreaks of tropical[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Insomnia, Turmeric, “Tactical” Tampons

Just back from a trip to the United Kingdom, Amy Alton ARNP and Joe Alton[Read More]

#364 Survival Medicine Hour: Poison Plants, Bone Fractures, Hair Loss, More

#364 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST In this info-packed episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Burns and Remedies, Ingrown Nails, More

#360 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST In summer camping or zombie apocalypses, there are campfires. Where[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Dengue Fever, Tubal Pregnancy, Comfrey, More

#359 SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST The mosquito-borne disease Dengue Fever is a virus that is[Read More]

Video: How To Use The SWAT Tourniquet

VIDEO: THE SWAT TOURNIQUET In this video, Amy Alton ARNP discusses the popular and versatile[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Joe Ordia of “Built To Survive”, Bleeding, Bandages, Sutures vs Staples

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Occasionally, we have the honor of a mention in books that[Read More]

Video: 7 Uses for Triangular Bandages

VIDEO: THE MANY USES FOR TRIANGULAR BANDAGES Those of us who were members of the[Read More]

How Do Broken Bones Heal?

HOW DO BROKEN BONES HEAL? It’s a rare individual who passes an entire lifetime without[Read More]

Video: Ankle and Foot Fractures: The Ottawa Rules

ANKLE AND FOOT FRACTURES OFF THE GRID We’ve just returned from Big Sky, Montana, where[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Fall Injuries, Home Fires, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST Recently, we certified as Advanced Wilderness Expedition Providers, and many of[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Injuries Incurred in Disasters, Casts, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST A friend recently asked us to write about injuries that might[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Ortho Injuries, Heat Stroke, Jack Spirko Interview

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST This week, Joe and Amy Alton go to Sanibel Island, where[Read More]

All About Arthritis

ARTHRITIS The human body is a marvel of engineering. Its dexterity, strength, and stamina allow[Read More]

8 Health Benefits of Cloves

Health Benefits of Clove Our readers often ask us to comment on various natural remedies.[Read More]