With intraoperative femur fractures on the rise, surgeons should aim to prevent these fractures from occurring by identifying ...

In this video from , Frank A. Liporace, MD, offered several tips and techniques for treating patients with tricky distal femur fractures.Liporace spoke about length, alignment and rotation of fixation ...

When deciding which postmenopausal women under 65 to screen, the USPSTF recommended that clinicians first take stock of risk ...

The first human leg was found on Christmas morning and the second human leg and a femur were found a day later Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University ...

While hospital officials acknowledge 'fractures occasionally happen,' these fractures appeared to be cause for concern. It has not been revealed where on the body the fractures occurred or if any ...

A hospital in Virginia shut down its neonatal intensive care unit after three pre-term babies were found with “unexplainable fractures” – more than a year after several newborns suffered ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are investigating the link between vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in older adults. Leire Cavia/Stocksy Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium ...

Treatment may vary if the fracture occurs at either end of the bone, particularly near the hip, knee, or ankle joint. You may be given a pain reliever, either over the counter or prescription ...

Falls are also a common factor in hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries in older adults. Injuries from falls can limit an older person’s ability to perform daily activities and live ...