Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple ...

Fibula fractures are among the quickest forms of leg break to heal, as the fibula are the smaller of the two lower leg bones that form the outer part of the shin and are not weight-bearing. These ...

Recovery from a broken femur suffered during a ski trip will keep Brad Keselowski from driving in the Clash. Here's the ...

May 13, 2011— -- Many doctors are changing the prescribing length of a class of osteoporosis medication known as bisphosphonates after mounting evidence has linked long-term use of the medication ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with ...

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A father has been arrested after his 6-week-old was taken to the hospital with a broken femur, fractured ribs, and a broken wrist. According to a criminal complaint, Tyler ...

Metal and hardcore are genres of music that can be very hard on the body, as evidenced by how many stories we run about people having to cancel shows due to injuries. Jeff Becerra, vocalist of ...

SMA children who can't walk have weaker upper leg bones than kids with cerebral palsy who are nonambulatory, a comparative ...

UT Southwestern Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Samade holds a 3D-printed radius, one of the two bones of the forearm, in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. 3D-printed bones serve as a ...