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, ...

Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

Donovan Catholic’s sophomore running back and placekicker, Gavin Nascimento, was resting at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, on Saturday morning after a 2 1/2 hour surgical procedure ...

UNDATED (WZTV) -- A new study conducted by a group of Israeli researchers shows a compound in marijuana could not only help heal broken bones faster, it could make them stronger. Published in the ...

Here's how doctors describe a "complex tibia fracture," the injury Lindsey Vonn says she has after a horrific Olympics crash.

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An all star research team is developing a putty-like material to help regenerate shattered bones, a technology that could allow soldiers to avoid amputation and quickly regain full use of badly broken ...

Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...