One of the more common types of injuries we rehabilitate as physical therapists are ankle fractures. We see these as a result of a wide range of mechanisms, from slip and falls on ice to rolling ...

Casting is non-inferior to surgery for stress test unstable lateral malleolus fractures Fractures of the ankle that remain anatomically aligned are usually managed non-surgically in a cast or walking ...

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

A bone fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, happens when external force overwhelms the bone’s natural strength. Recognizing the types of fractures and their implications is vital for accurate ...

Common hip injuries include strains, contusions, and tears. Each injury has its own unique set of causes and treatment options. Share on Pinterest Sawaya Photography/Getty Images Hip injuries are ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

In a continuing series, The Athletic breaks down some of the most common football injuries (no pun intended), giving you the lowdown on what exactly it is and what happens after a player picks it up… ...

Two very common types of fractures in children are usually seen in the forearm and the elbow. Two bones create the forearm: the radius and the ulna. If you hold your forearm with the hand facing ...

Researchers in Liverpool and Oxford have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical ...

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 ...