Medtronic has announced the global launch of VariLoc in China and other countries. Medtronic has been developing this next-gen tech since the launch of the MonoLoc Locking Compression Plate System ...

DePuy Synthes announced the launch of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate system, according to a press release. The 2.7-mm plate system is designed to enhance plate-to-bone fit in a variety ...

Compression fracture treatments can be surgical or nonsurgical, depending on the severity of the injury. A compression fracture typically occurs in the vertebrae (bones of the spine) and can reduce ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — When surgically treating 2-, 3- and 4-part impacted humeral neck fractures, a Brazilian surgeon now recommends using a specially designed plate to fill the gap between multiple ...

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 ...

A parent bracing for the prognosis of their child's broken bone might hear "growth plate fracture" and immediately think unfixable damage has been done. Certainly, growth plate fractures should be ...

Following that skateboarding accident or complaints of pain after gymnastics practice, it may be time to visit your pediatrician to discuss a potential growth plate injury. Your pediatrician will do ...

A compression fracture of the back occurs when the bones of your spine (vertebrae) collapse. This can lead to poor posture, pain, loss of height, and a variety of other symptoms. Compression fractures ...

The main cause of compression fracture is osteoporosis. However, there are a few factors that can elevate the risk: Age: Bone density naturally decreases as we get older. Gender: Women, especially ...

Soft, weakened bones are at the heart of the problem. Compression fractures are usually caused by the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis, especially if you are a woman over age 50 who has been ...

The main symptom you’ll notice with a spinal compression fracture is back pain. It may start gradually and get worse over time or come on suddenly and sharply. But regardless of how it happens, it’s ...