Stress fractures were first described in 1855 by a Prussian military physician. He observed signs and symptoms of stress fractures in soldiers' feet resulting from their long marches. Stress fractures ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Minimal-trauma fractures in the lower leg, forearm and upper shoulder are the most prevalent types ...

The electric scooter craze has taken many cities by storm, but this trendy mode of transportation has a hazardous downside. A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles finds that 1 in 3 ...

Even with families staying closer to home this summer, fractures in kids are on the rise. Whether it is playing on a swing set, riding a bike or falling in the house, accidents happen. “Bones are very ...

Young and old soccer players fall numerous times in each game and during practice. But, how can you tell when a little wrist pain is more than a normal bump or bruise? When is an x-ray needed? These ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ANAHEIM, Calif. — Boys aged 10 to 15 years are the most frequent demographic to experience fractures while ...

What Is an Avulsion Fracture? An avulsion fracture happens when a ligament or tendon pulls away a small piece of a bone. This usually results from an accident or traumatic injury. Avulsion fractures ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Spring sports are gearing up, as well as spring training for fall sports. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 3 million children ...

As an orthopedic surgeon, one of the more common injuries I see and treat is fracture of the collarbone, otherwise known as the clavicle. This unique bone can be felt underneath the skin near the ...

The holidays may be different this year with so many of us unable to get together, but the complexities of family dynamics regarding wealth transfer haven’t changed. If anything, pandemic fatigue and ...

Two commonly used screening tools to detect risk of fracture often fail at that purpose for younger postmenopausal women of every race and ethnicity, according to a new study published this week in ...