New study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with type 2 ...

Fracture risk appears higher among men taking testosterone treatment for hypogonadism. Testosterone treatment in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism does not appear to reduce the risk for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “There is abundant evidence that men are not adequately screened for osteoporosis, and those with osteoporosis ...

Peter L. Salgo, MD: What is the cost, if you know, of 1 fracture to an individual and to the system? How much does it cost? Andrea J. Singer, MD, FACP, CCD: Depends on what type of fracture we’re ...

Subtrochanteric hip fractures present a treatment challenge due to their varied etiologies, complexity, and associated complications. While intramedullary nailing is the standard treatment, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who experience a first fragility fracture are at significant risk for experiencing subsequent fractures, ...

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 ...

Angulated fractures involve a broken bone that tilts at an angle. Most cases require some form of realignment using a cast or other measures for proper healing. An angulated fracture occurs when a ...

Buckle fractures are a type of bone injury that happen in children. They're incomplete fractures — the bone is not broken all the way through. These fractures result from sudden force or pressure ...

A triquetral fracture happens when you break or crack the triquetrum, one of the 8 small carpal bones that form a part of your wrist. ‌Falling on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of a ...