The Crystal Bone (Amgen) novel algorithm predicted 2-year risk of osteoporotic fractures in a large dataset with an accuracy that was consistent with FRAX 10-year risk predictions, researchers report.

Many fractures are early-warning signs of osteoporosis. Yet in everyday clinical care they often go unrecognized and ...

A subchondral fracture is a type of injury that occurs due to repetitive stress in the layer of bone tissue just beneath the cartilage. It often happens to the knees or hips of older adults.

Researchers from The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have measured the extent to which a bone fracture can lead to early death and created a publicly available tool that doctors and patients can ...

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 ...

Seek medical help immediately if you suspect a broken leg. Treatment might involve a splint, cast, or surgery, depending on ...