Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that ...

One-year follow-up data from first-in-human trial shows significant improvements in key clinical performance outcomes This data supports a strong safety profile for the VCFix® Spinal System for the ...

Osteoporotic bone is more susceptible to a fracture, which may occur with even minor trauma. Fractured or collapsed vertebrae may be very painful and may lead to spinal stenosis and compression of the ...

Five distinct fracture patterns have been described by D.L. Fernandez, MD, based on the direction and degree of force applied to the radius in the fall: Bending Shear or osteochondral Compression ...

Metal screws are indispensable in bone surgery, but they can fail under everyday stress and complications can occur when ...

ABSTRACT: Background and Objective: The peri-anaesthetic management of an elderly patient is significantly different from that of a young patient. This study was conducted to determine the morbidity ...

The Arizona Department of Corrections is investigating a recent assault on convicted killer Bradley Schwartz that resulted in multiple facial fractures, two plastic surgeries and a 10-day hospital ...

WASHINGTON — Use of a bioinductive collagen implant for treatment of partial rotator cuff tears had equivalent postoperative shoulder function and range of motion with low complication rates as ...