Credit: Getty Images. The most important aspects to proper diagnosis of nasal bone fractures are a detailed history and a timely examination. The nasal bones, with their central location on the face, ...

The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outer edge of the foot that connects to your smallest toe, sometimes called the pinky toe. You have five metatarsals in your foot. Each metatarsal connects ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - To keep bones strong, some people may need to change up their training or reduce their alcohol intake. These small steps can add up to fewer fractures. The OrthoCincy team said ...

Study suggests wrinkles point to bone density loss in postmenopausal women. June 7, 2011 — -- A close look into a woman's wrinkles may predict her risk for bone fractures, according to new ...

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, ...

Human skeletons are often described in neat textbook numbers, but real bodies are far messier and more interesting. Extra ...

With a pair of Phase III trial flops, Ultragenyx will explore cost reductions as analysts turn attention to an upcoming ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Each year, more patients are hospitalized for osteoporosis ...

What if the next time you broke a bone, you didn’t need screws, plates, or invasive surgery to heal? Imagine a medical adhesive so powerful it could bond fractured bones in minutes, yet gentle enough ...

Learn how vitamin D and calcium work together to promote bone health. Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium, which is essential for building strong bones.

Knowing when to book an appointment with a pediatric orthopedist instead of a pediatrician can help a child get faster ...