New study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with type 2 ...

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 ...

Most clavicle fractures heal well without surgery using a sling or splint. Surgery may be needed if the fracture is badly ...

Explore the rising incidence of fragility fractures in healthy adults and discover prevention strategies for maintaining bone ...

An avulsion fracture happens when a tendon or ligament pulls a small fragment of bone from the main bone. These fractures usually occur near joints, such as in the fingers, hips, feet, and ankles.

What is Osteoporosis?⦁ Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle, leading to an increased risk of fractures, particularly in older adults. ⦁ With osteoporosis, the balance ...

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 ...

Novosteo Inc. will use funding to advance development of NOV004 for the treatment of bone fractures, other bone diseases and support Phase 1 clinical trials. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Novosteo Inc., a ...

New research has highlighted a preventative treatment gap in patients prone to bone fractures who are otherwise healthy. The study led by Imperial College London found that flexibility, as well as ...

A triquetral fracture happens when you break or crack the triquetrum, one of the 8 small carpal bones that form a part of your wrist. ‌Falling on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of a ...

A scaphoid fracture involves a break of one of the bones on the thumb side of the wrist. The scaphoid bone plays a role in the ability to move the wrist joint. There are surgical and nonsurgical ...