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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.…
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Osteoporosis: 3 things to know
Low bone density and osteoporosis affect nearly 44 million Americans. Osteoporosis is often called a…
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Vitamin D and calcium important for strong bones beyond childhood
Most people think osteoporosis is something to worry about when they are middle aged or…
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Common sports injuries: What to know about prevention and treatment
With a sports season comes injury risk during practice or games. The most common injuries…
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Ankle surgery: When and why is it necessary?
Ankle injuries, especially for athletes, are very common. In the United States, approximately two million…
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Broken ribs: What to do when there’s a pain in your side
Bruised and broken ribs are nothing to sneeze at. In fact, they can be painful.…
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Coming up short? 3 reasons you shrink as you age
Is grandma getting shorter? We’ve all seen it, and no, it’s not an illusion. People…
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Stress fractures: Aches you shouldn’t ignore
It’s normal to feel sore after exercise, but pain over a bone is probably more…
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How can I tell if my child has a broken bone?
When kids play hard, they fall hard, too. Sometimes those tumbles from the jungle gym…
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