Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Some ankle fractures are "stable," so the patient can carry on walking on the ankle without the bones falling out of position. However, some fractures are "unstable" and require more support,

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A calvarial fracture means that a break in the skull has occurred. Your doctor can use imagery like CT and MRI scans, along with neurological testing, to determine how extensive the injury is. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Traumatic brain injuries were ...

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P Kiel, MD, MPH, Director Musculoskeletal Research Center, Marcus Institute for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who experience a first fragility fracture are at significant risk for experiencing subsequent fractures, particularly in the 2 years after the fracture, according ...

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a cornerstone of adjuvant therapy for hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, significantly reducing recurrence and mortality. However, by suppressing estrogen production,

Fracture risk appears higher among men taking testosterone treatment for hypogonadism. Testosterone treatment in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism does not appear to reduce the risk for clinical fracture, and in fact, in an unexpected finding ...

Buckle fractures are a type of bone injury that happen in children. They're incomplete fractures — the bone is not broken all the way through. These fractures result from sudden force or pressure applied to a bone, usually caused by a fall. Buckle ...