Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeons should consider the 3D orientation of tibial plateau fractures prior to fixation. Size and orientation ...

Compression fractures in the spine are due to osteoporosis, a common condition causing progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk. A new study found that patients who wore a brace as treatment ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

TORONTO, April 16 -- A drug for severe osteoporosis has an unexpected side effect, researchers found -- it appears to speed healing of hard-to-mend bone fractures. In an observational study of 145 ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something ...

The humerus is the long bone of your upper arm. It extends from your shoulder to your elbow, where it joins with the ulna and radius bones of your forearm. A humerus fracture refers to any break in ...

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...

Jones fractures are named after Sir Robert Jones, an orthopedic surgeon who in 1902 reported on his own injury and the injuries of several people he treated. A Jones fracture is a break between the ...