Fact Sheets

Geriatric Hip Fractures
Hip fractures occur when a trauma or fall causes a hairline break in the upper quarter of the thighbone. Learn about symptoms and treatment, especially in the elderly.
Hip Fracture
A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone at the hip. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Limb Length Discrepancy
Limb length discrepancy is a condition in which a patient has a significant difference in the lengths of their arms or legs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive force. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is a break in one of the small bones in the wrist joint or, more commonly, the distal radius. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Broken Ankle (Ankle Fracture)
A broken ankle is a condition in which tiny fissures to larger cracks and snaps occur in the ankle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Growth Plate Injuries
Growth plate injuries are injuries to new bone tissue at the ends of a child's bones that can affect how they grow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Running Injuries
About 65 percent of regular runners get hurt each year. It’s estimated that the average runner will sustain one injury for every 100 hours he or she runs.
Hand Surgery
Hand surgeries are procedures to correct hand injuries or conditions. Learn more about these procedures.
Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Physiatry is a branch of medicine that aims to treat physical pain or limited movement nonsurgically.