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 ...

People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also change the position of your ...

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 right orbital fracture is a break to the bones surrounding your right eye. This injury can sometimes heal with remedies, like ice, rest, and more. For severe fractures, doctors may recommend surgery ...

NICE advises adding quick spine checks to routine bone scans to detect hidden vertebral fractures earlier in individuals with ...

A new article in JBMR Plus, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that patient survival rates after hip or other bone fractures can be very poor. While patients and their families may ...