Both below-elbow and above-elbow casts maintain realignment and reduction of distal forearm fractures in children equally well, a randomized study shows. Many surgeons recommend above-elbow casts to ...

Fractures of the distal radius can be treated with below-elbow or above-elbow casts, however below-elbow casts may be associated with better radiological outcomes, based on results of a prospective ...

No matter where you are on the fitness scale, living a healthy lifestyle is essential for optimal health. Daily workouts can help you eliminate stress and increase your happiness. Unfortunately, there ...

AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc. (GMED), a leading musculoskeletal solutions company, has announced the launch of the ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System, a fully ...

Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm) ...

Many people fracture the elbow during falls, trauma and other stressful impact of the upper extremity and one of the most common types of injuries is the “FOOSH” or fall on an outstretched hand. When ...

A fracture is a broken bone. Doctors will use different methods to repair bone fractures depending on their location, type, and severity. Fractures can be complete or partial. Some require surgery or ...