The screw utilizes the superelastic properties of Nitinol to allow higher levels of compression than contemporary bone screws. During manufacturing, the screw is stretched and held in an elongated ...

Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center at the Department of Orthopaedics, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey ...

If youve had one osteoporosis-related fracture, youre also at risk for another and may continue to be at risk for at least a few years. A fracture related to osteoporosis should not be viewed as an ...

You’ve probably been told that having osteoporosis means walking around with bones as fragile as eggshells, constantly at risk of fracturing from the slightest bump or fall. The entire medical ...

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 ...

Treatment for elbow fractures depends on the severity of the injury. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Share on Pinterest Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images An elbow fracture can ...