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.
A condition in which one or both of the bones of the hip joint are abnormally shaped, causing them to rub against each other.
Osteoporosis causes weakened bones and a higher-than-normal risk of fractures. It occurs as people age, but when caught early, it is treatable.
A broken ankle is a condition in which tiny fissures to larger cracks and snaps occur in the ankle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive force. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
A complex fracture is a traumatic injury involving multiple breaks in a bone and damaged soft tissue. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A rib fracture is a painful crack or actual break in a rib. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Low bone density is a condition that causes bone mineral density to decline, increasing risk of fractures. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.