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

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

Metal and hardcore are genres of music that can be very hard on the body, as evidenced by how many stories we run about people having to cancel shows due to injuries. Jeff Becerra, vocalist of ...

“To be only six years old and have seven breaks and two surgeries, that’s a lot,” Jessica said. “Some days are really hard.” Still, Everlee refuses to slow down.

Mechanical engineers designed a 3D-printed femur that could help doctors prepare for surgeries to repair bones and develop treatments for bone tumors. The study, which focused on the middle section of ...

Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures. However, the relationship between stress ...

UT Southwestern Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Samade holds a 3D-printed radius, one of the two bones of the forearm, in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. 3D-printed bones serve as a ...