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  • Bearing the pain: Scaphoid bone fracture (wrist fracture)

    Scaphoid bone fracture occurs when falling on an outstretched arm.  It is the most common wrist fracture and also a common injury in sports. More often, scaphoid bone fractures occur in younger…

  • Types of bone fracture: How to tell if it’s broken

    If you’ve ever suffered a hard hit or fall, two questions often come to mind. Is anything broken? And if yes, how bad is the break? There are many…

  • Stress fractures: Aches you shouldn’t ignore

    It’s normal to feel sore after exercise, but pain over a bone is probably more than your typical muscle ache. If you’re an avid exerciser who experiences persistent pain…

  • What you need to know about femoral stress fractures

    Femoral stress fracture, a fracture to the thighbone, is the fourth most common fracture in athletes and military recruits. Such fractures may be one of two types: an insufficiency…

  • Bone density scans can help reduce fracture risk

    If you’re a woman older than 65 or are younger and have bone loss risk factors, your doctor may talk to you about getting a bone density scan. How…

  • What to know about hip fractures

    Each year in the U.S., over 300,000 people suffer a hip fracture, according to the CDC. These fractures are traumatic, meaning they usually result from a fall. In fact,…

  • Ankle surgery: When and why is it necessary?

    Ankle injuries, especially for athletes, are very common. In the United States, approximately two million acute ankle sprains occur each year. Surgery isn’t usually necessary for many ankle problems…

  • Osteoporosis: 3 things to know

    Low bone density and osteoporosis affect nearly 44 million Americans. Osteoporosis is often called a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences. This is because the foundation for the disease begins…

  • Gymnastics injuries often happen slowly from overuse

    Gymnastics is a physically and mentally demanding sport. It requires strength, coordination and concentration. Besides improving strength and flexibility, gymnastics teaches athletes to excel individually and as part of…