INTRODUCTION: Burst fractures of the low lumbar spine constitute ... kyphosis angle, amount of canal retropulsion. Functional and radiographic outcomes were reviewed initially and at 1, 3, 6 ...

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 ...

A ground-breaking New Zealand trial has discovered a cheap treatment given only once every five to 10 years can prevent devastating bone fractures in women who have gone through menopause.

Zoledronate prevents fractures in older women when administered every 12 to 18 months, but its effects on bone density and bone turnover persist beyond 5 years. Whether infrequent zoledronate ...

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix revealed Monday he played part of his rookie season with transverse process fractures in his back. Nix, speaking to reporters Monday as players were cleaning out ...

“The biggest week was just I had a little transverse process fracture in my back [against the Raiders]. That week, [I] got treatment and kind of made it through that week. Monday Night ...

For many older adults, this is the reality of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). These tiny cracks in the spine can cause big problems—pain, limited mobility, and even long-term health ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights ...

Broken bones are common injuries, and many children will experience at least one fracture (break) in their growing years. How they happen—and how we treat them—can be very different in children than ...

has been charged over multiple "unexplainable fractures" suffered by babies at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Virginia in 2023 and 2024 On Friday ...

The tibia is the major bone of the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shin bone. Tibia fractures can occur from many types of injuries and come in different shapes and sizes. Each fracture must be ...