A fracture of the growth plate is an injury to the soft tissue at the end of long bones in children and teens. If not treated properly, they can affect bone growth.

The EVOS MINI Plating System is designed for long-bone trauma and includes mini, flat plates and screws designed to address fracture reduction and short-term fixation while the final, load-bearing ...

What is it? The metatarsal bones are a group of five long bones in the foot, found between the bones of the toes and the tarsal bones (a group of seven bones situated towards the back of the foot ...

Rehabilitation Working Group underscores the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviors—specifically physical activity and ...

The radius and ulna are two long bones in the forearm. People may experience fractures in one or both bones after a fall. Surgery may be necessary in some cases. Learn more here.

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the discovery could dramatically improve bone healing ...

Stress fractures, which can affect long-distance runners, can occur in the femoral neck. Fractures of the femoral head are rare but may result from a high-impact injury.

A Salter-Harris fracture is a type of bone fracture that happens to children. Learn about the different types of Salter-Harris fractures and more.

In a new study, people who skipped breakfast or ate dinner late had a higher risk of bone fractures. Experts explain the link ...