Broken ankles may involve one or more of the three bones of the ankle joint—the tibia, fibula, and talus. There are different types of ankle fractures—lateral malleolus and bimalleolar fractures, for ...

Despite being one of the most common running injuries, shin splints are among the most misunderstood. The term 'shin splints' ...

Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgical approach that's used for repairing certain types of bone fractures. An open reduction is an invasive surgical bone realignment, as opposed to a ...

This study evaluated 2 minimally invasive reconstruction techniques of lateral tibial plateau fractures ... from cutting through the cancellous bone during loading. A possible explanation may ...

Tibial tubercle transfer has a proven record of success in appropriately selected candidates and is generally safe and well-tolerated. Rare complications include potential risk of blood clot, ...

The injuries on the Florida Gators team continue to tack on. Sophomore running back Treyaun Webb will reportedly undergo ...

According to Holz et al., the exposed position of the lateral tibial plateau is mainly the reason for the higher incidence of fractures in this part of the bone. [2] This biomechanical study ...

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan specializes in reading clues left behind in a victim's bones. Consequently, law enforcement calls ...

When people with shin splints exercise, pain can pop up during the start of activity and gradually ease off, or it might ...

World Osteoporosis Day: Let us know about the role of nutrients, especially some key elements, in helping you strengthen your bones and prevent fractures from our expert. Every year, World ...