Elderly patients who sustain hip fractures face significant risks of morbidity, mortality and loss of independence. Clinical management begins with prompt assessment of fracture type—commonly femoral ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released an update to the clinical practice guidelines for ...

A new study provides an overview and comparison of the burden and management of fragility fractures due to osteoporosis in the five largest countries in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the ...

THE last report on progress in management of fractures and dislocations that appeared in the Journal was written by Dr. G. W. Van Gorder in 1939. 1 He discussed the notable advances in this branch of ...

It is more common for women to have spinal fractures than men. According to research, 80% of the 10 million Americans with ...

Ankle fractures are common injuries that may occur at any age and that typically result from a twisting or rotational injury. 1 Prompt reduction of a displaced fracture is important in order to ...

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.

A foot stress fracture can happen in an instant or gradually get worst with time. But it usually starts with a flinch – something that doesn’t feel right in your foot – then a sinking feeling in your ...

A new IOF-led study examining the burden and management of fragility fractures in six European countries reveals an alarming treatment gap, with fracture-related costs projected to increase to €47.4 ...