Bone mineral density (BMD)—a measure of both cortical and trabecular bone—has been widely used as an index of bone fragility. The femoral neck and lumbar vertebrae are the areas most... read more →
YOUR hands and nails can reveal a lot of surprising secrets about your health and highlight any serious warning signs that you shouldn’t ignore. The appearance of your hands and... read more →
"Skiing and snowboarding are associated with a large number of injuries, with specific patterns and anatomic areas affected," says Brett D. Owens, MD, lead review article author, an orthopaedic surgeon... read more →
This update summarizes the numerous recently published investigations of distal radius fractures. The keyword “distal radius fracture” was used to query PubMed. Articles and related commentaries published in the Journal... read more →
Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined by numbness and tingling in the median nerve distribution, nocturnal exacerbation of symptoms, and positive provocative testing (eg, Phalen test, Tinel's sign, compression test). For... read more →
This study explored the radiographic and anatomical differences in normal shoulders between men and women, as well as factors such as race, height, weight, and age. A total of 205... read more →
Use caution during the Halloween season, and take steps to prevent hand injuries when carving. "Every Halloween season we see four or five patients — both adults and children —... read more →
What Happens to Your Hands as You Age? You use your hands to do so many things: tie your shoes, open jars, drive, and use your phone, to name just... read more →
A recent study reports that engaging in physical activity can reduce pain and help to maintain mobility and independence for older adults with arthritis, but current exercise recommendations are often... read more →
Researchers have discovered a protein that stimulates bone stem cells in mice with diabetes so that the animals heal better after a fracture. They suggest that this could lead to... read more →