Fractures are the most common large-organ, traumatic injuries in humans and approximately 10% do not heal properly Fracture healing involves an anabolic phase of increasing tissue volume, which forms ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeons should consider the 3D orientation of tibial plateau fractures prior to fixation. Size and orientation ...

TORONTO, April 16 -- A drug for severe osteoporosis has an unexpected side effect, researchers found -- it appears to speed healing of hard-to-mend bone fractures. In an observational study of 145 ...

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something ...

A skull fracture is any break in the cranial bone (skull). Most heal without intervention, but if there’s brain damage or surgery was needed, recovery can take weeks or months. There are many types of ...

Tibial plateau fractures are rare, making up around 1% of all fracture injuries. Tibial plateau fractures usually result from severe trauma. But these fractures can also happen when you have weakened ...