Every year, nearly 10 million Americans experience a broken bone. A quarter of patients with lower leg fractures face delayed healing, and one in 10 patients will develop a nonunion, a break that ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. The major health issues come in the wake ...

Open book pelvic fractures are a type of traumatic break that can occur in the pelvic ring. They are rare but may be life threatening due to bleeding and other injuries that may be present in the area ...

Angulated fractures involve a broken bone that tilts at an angle. Most cases require some form of realignment using a cast or other measures for proper healing. An angulated fracture occurs when a ...

A broken arm can be a painful experience, both physically and financially. Understanding the costs associated with treatment is crucial for anyone facing this situation. How much does a broken arm ...

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 ...

Stress fractures are tiny bone cracks from repetitive stress, not a single break. Athletes, military recruits, and those starting new exercise routines are at higher risk. Pain worsens with activity ...

Twenty years ago my husband, Mark, broke his left ankle and was in a cast and on crutches for nearly two months. Last year he broke the other ankle. But this time, after surgery, his doctor surprised ...

Complications: an overview / Marvin L. Olmstead -- Biomechanics of fracture fixation failure / Don Hulse and Bill Hyman -- Complications of fractures repaired with plates and screws / Marvin L.