Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Calcaneus fractures are usually caused by severe injuries like ...

Reported at the meeting of the Surgical Section of the Suffolk District Medical Society, May 6, 1891.

Last week, we took a quick look at bones by size, structure and type. Now comes the painful part, where we take a nice trip to the hospital and explore what happens when you break those bones. We’re ...

A subchondral fracture is a type of injury that occurs due to repetitive stress in the layer of bone tissue just beneath the cartilage. It often happens to the knees or hips of older adults.

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

An all star research team is developing a putty-like material to help regenerate shattered bones, a technology that could allow soldiers to avoid amputation and quickly regain full use of badly broken ...

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