A bone fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, happens when external force overwhelms the bone’s natural strength. Recognizing the types of fractures and their implications is vital for accurate ...

A pelvic fracture is a break in one or more of the bones in the pelvis. This includes the sacrum, coccyx, ilium, ischium, and pubis. The type of pelvic fracture a person has may depend on the trauma ...

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 ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

We use our hands for almost every type of activity. But hands are complex, and when a part of them gets damaged, it can affect the whole hand. A metacarpal fracture is a break in one of the hand bones ...

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

Researchers report that people who have survived cancer, especially those treated with chemotherapy, have a higher risk of bone fracture. They say the higher risk may stem from osteoporosis, low ...