Individuals living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes (T1D and T2D, respectively) are at greater risk of bone fractures, according to a systematic review update published in Bone. Diabetes is a major ...

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This ...

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 ...

NICE is recommending that quick spine checks are added to routine bone scans to help spot hidden fractures earlier and prevent serious complications. Around 70% of spine fractures caused by ...

Spine checks will be added to routine bone scans on the NHS to find hidden fractures. The measure could help osteoporosis ...

A broken leg is a break or crack in one of the bones in your leg. It’s also referred to as a leg fracture. The type and severity of a bone fracture depends on the amount of force that caused the ...

A bone bruise occurs when force strikes the bone hard enough to cause damage to its surface structure. Rather than a break in ...

Skeletal traction is a treatment method for broken bones. It’s a system where a combination of pulleys, pins, and weights is used to boost the healing of fractured bones. These are usually to treat ...

A new paper in JAMA Network Open determines whether type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of fractures in older women. Diabetes affects over 500 million individuals worldwide, and its ...