This week we are going to discuss the fifth metatarsal of the foot, that is the bone that connects to the pinky toe. The fifth metatarsal is higher up in the foot than the pinky toe and has several ...

Any kind of fracture was predictive of more fractures in postmenopausal women, new data suggested. In a prospective, observational study of over 66,000 women from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), ...

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 ...

Following that skateboarding accident or complaints of pain after gymnastics practice, it may be time to visit your pediatrician to discuss a potential growth plate injury. Your pediatrician will do ...

Diabetes significantly impacts bone health, often overlooked. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can lead to weakened bones, ...

Tibia fracture can be common and is usually caused by an injury or repetitive strain on the bone. The recovery and healing time for tibia fracture differs and depends on the type and severity of the ...

The fibula, or calf bone, is a small bone located on the outside of the leg. A fibula fracture describes a break in this bone. Treatment can vary, but often involves aligning the bones and a cast. The ...

A new article in JBMR Plus, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that patient survival rates after hip or other bone fractures can be very poor. While patients and their families may ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio Increased risk for fracture, beginning in ...