Background: Up to 30% of patients suffer from long-term functional restrictions following conservative treatment of distal radius fractures. Whether duration of cast immobilisation influences ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone ...

The fracture extends into the trochlear groove. Figure 6a. A displaced lateral condyle fracture of the humerus. Figure 6b. This patient underwent an open reduction and percutaneous pinning of this ...

However, circumstances such as compound or open fractures (where the skin is open and bone exposed), displaced fractures, fractures that involve joints and/or growth plates, or fractures where ...

The Pirates announced that second baseman Nick Gonzales is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle. Fellow infielder Enmanuel Valdez was recalled ...