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 ...

Smith & Nephew launched the EVOS MINI Plating System for long bone complex fractures. 1. The EVOS MINI Plating System is designed for long-bone trauma and includes mini, flat plates and screws ...

The radius and the ulna are bones in the forearm. Fractures, or breaks, of the radius and ulna are among the most common bone injuries. People may sometimes fall on their arms or use them to brace ...

In a utopia, we would prescribe a one-time treatment for those at risk of a chronic disease, and they would never suffer adverse effects. This concept works well for infectious diseases amenable to ...

Yes—while osteoporosis is often silent, the right mix of nutrition, exercise, and daily habits can help protect and even ...

A comminuted fracture is when a bone breaks into three or more pieces. These typically require surgery and take longer to heal than other fractures. A comminuted fracture happens when you break a bone ...

Smoking is widely linked to lung and heart diseases, but a cardiovascular surgeon says its impact on bone health is often ...