Many are aware of the bone health challenges facing our older population, especially in women. But did you know that making ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. - An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is effective at detecting a common type of wrist fracture on X-rays, according to a study published in the journal ...

Wrist fractures are common among postmenopausal women who are younger than 65 and a new UCLA-led study suggests that they may also predict more serious fractures in other parts of their bodies later ...

The scaphoid bone is one of the eight smaller carpal bones in your wrist. It lies on the thumb side of your wrist right below the radius, one of the two larger bones in your forearm. It’s involved in ...

The FDA approved an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help physicians detect wrist fractures May 24. The computer-aided detection and diagnosis software, dubbed OsteoDetect and developed ...

Wrist pain has a lot of possible causes, including a sprain, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures. Some may heal with rest, while others may need treatment. It may also be a chronic issue that has the ...

Navicular fractures can occur in the middle of the foot. They also occur in the wrist, as one of the eight carpal bones at the base of the hand is also known as the scaphoid or navicular bone. A ...

When a man shows up in her office with a broken wrist, Dr. Tamara Rozental will often suggest that he get his bone density checked for osteoporosis. She often gets a blank stare back. "I may order the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed volar locking plate fixation may not be superior to closed reduction for subjective ...

When an older adult breaks a wrist, a doctor may recommend a cast or surgery. But a new study finds that getting a cast is just as good as surgery for such fractures. The study was published Wednesday ...

A broken wrist, or wrist fracture, typically causes immediate swelling, pain, and tenderness. The wrist consists of eight small bones that connect to two long bones in the forearm: the ulna and the ...

SAN DIEGO — The investigational parathyroid-hormone–related protein (PTHrP) analog abaloparatide (Radius Health) significantly reduced fractures in high-risk postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, a ...