Distal femur periprosthetic fractures above well-fixed TKAs are relatively rare but pose a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery. These fractures typically result from low-energy trauma in ...

Share on Pinterest A spiral fracture is usually treated right away with surgery. After the surgery, a cast may be worn. A spiral fracture happens when a long bone is torn in half by a twisting ...

The Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has implemented the ...

Earlier, it was thought that obese people have stronger bones due to more body weight. But, doctors say that according to ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Hip pain when walking has various causes that affect the bones, joints, ...

Bone density screening helps identify decreased bone density before fractures occur. Medical guidelines recommend screening for all women over 65 and younger women with risk factors.

Despite the risk of subsequent fractures in patients with osteoporosis, only approximately 20% of patients nationally receive the appropriate evaluation and treatment following a fragility fracture.