Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a ...

Stress fractures are scary to runners. They seem to come out of nowhere, often when you're feeling extremely fit, and there's no magic cure for them. I talked to Dr. Anita G. Rao, MD, an Orthopedic ...

Breaking a bone causes bone density losses throughout the body, not just close to the site of the fracture, and primarily around the time of the fracture, two new studies from UC Davis Health show.

A supracondylar fracture is a type of elbow fracture common in young children. The location and cause of the fracture determine the type. A supracondylar fracture is a fracture in the upper arm just ...

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 ...

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.

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Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...

Sports-related orbital fractures remain a significant contributor to facial trauma, especially among young males, according to a retrospective cohort study. Using a national injury database, a total ...

An olecranon fracture is a common elbow fracture. It is a break in the ulna bone at the point of the elbow. An olecranon fracture may occur if people have a direct fall or blow to the elbow. People ...

Overtraining is the most common cause, but diet and other factors can play a role. By Jen A. Miller Q. What causes stress fractures in runners? Could a vegan diet be a factor? A. A stress fracture is ...