Surgery should be strongly considered if the fracture is shortened by 2 centimeters or more, or is displaced by more than 100% (the fractured ends aren't touching at all).

Whether hemiarthroplasty is an outdated way of treating displaced femoral neck fractures or if it still has its place when used in certain patients depends on which orthopedist you talk to. In a ...

In a new study published in JAMA casting has been found by researchers to be as effective as surgery in the treatment of ...

Treatment for fractures varies by their severity, but an angulated fracture may require more treatment than a less severe fracture. Most fractures will heal with the right treatment, as bones are ...

A 58-year-old woman was referred to our clinic for a massive, retracted right rotator cuff tear.Her past medical history was complicated and included prior myocardial infarction, Crohn’s disease ...

Nonsurgical treatment options for elbow fractures depend on the fracture type, location, and severity of the injury. In general, nonsurgical options are most effective for stable, non-displaced ...

Operative versus non-operative treatment for 2-part proximal humerus fracture: A multicenter randomized controlled trial. PLOS Medicine , 2019; 16 (7): e1002855 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002855 ...

An MRI and CT scan revealed Kevon Looney suffered a “non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture” in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. What is that?

An olecranon fracture is a common elbow fracture. It is a break in the ulna bone at the point of the elbow. Read about symptoms, treatment, recovery, and more.

If your doctor identifies a scaphoid fracture, you should get the right treatment immediately to avoid any future risks. The scaphoid fracture treated on time only takes about 12 weeks to recover.