Researchers recently evaluated three tools to help predict risk of hip fracture in adults aged 80 and older, a population that accounts for 70% of hip fractures in the United States. The three ...

A new distal radius fracture fixation technique developed to reduce the malunion rate that often accompanies traditional cast immobilization fixation effectively restored 60% to 80% of wrist arc of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The growing anatomy of a pediatric patient with a complicated acute ankle fracture can lead to considerable ...

A spiral fracture is a complete break in a bone that is caused by a twisting motion or force. In this type of fracture, the bone is in at least two pieces, and the broken bones may resemble a spiral ...

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries ...

A groundbreaking 20-year study of nearly 3,000 older adults reveals that basic lifestyle modifications can dramatically reduce the risk of bone fractures and heart disease, offering hope for America’s ...

People can make a full recovery from pelvic fractures. However, possible complications can affect a person’s quality of life after a pelvic fracture. These can include impaired mobility, ongoing pain, ...

Pelvic fractures in older adults often result from low impact trauma due to weakened bones, frequently linked to osteoporosis. Treatment options for older adults range from nonsurgical methods such as ...

A broken pelvis is a fracture in one or more of the bones in your lower abdomen. Pelvic fractures are typically caused by high impact traumas, like car accidents. Pelvic fractures can be severe and ...