Objective: To examine the relationship that the types and locations of fractures of the sternum have with mortality and morbidity. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the records of 115 patients ...

A RESEARCH team from China has created a groundbreaking injectable “bone glue” that could transform the surgical treatment of comminuted fractures (where bone is broken into several pieces). The ...

Background: The treatment of displaced or comminuted Mason–Johnston type IV radial head fractures is challenging. These fractures often involve complex injuries to the ligaments surrounding the radial ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio A 54-year-old man with a past medical ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

From the Bone and Joint Department of the Lahey Clinic, Boston. Haggart — Chief of Bone and Joint Service, Lahey Clinic, Boston. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," page 1179.

Typically vertical, a hairline fracture extends only partway through the bone. Generally these fractures heal well because of their natural stability. Trauma can cause immature bone to bend. As the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 40-year-old woman who was obese with osteogenesis imperfecta was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle ...