A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...
Most common childhood fractures are the result of “low-energy trauma,” including playground falls and sports-related injuries and “high-energy trauma,” such as motor vehicle accidents. Fractures are ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column about osteoporosis, you said that a hip fracture “is devastating.” I’ve heard this often, ...
Occipital condyle fractures (OCFs) occur at the base of your skull, often after a high-energy impact. While the location of this injury may worry you, most people have straightforward recoveries with ...
Hip and pelvic fractures can be significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. This retrospective study evaluated the sensitivity of radiography in detecting hip and ...
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 ...
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What to know and do about a broken arm
A broken arm occurs when one or more of the bones in your arm crack or break. Immediate medical care is important if you ...
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