Image: A Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan of a human hip bone, left, and a human spine, right. Credit: NASA Are bigger bones stronger bones? Not necessarily, according to a recent NASA ...

That satisfying pop from knuckles or unexpected crack from knees during stretches often puzzles both medical professionals and patients alike. While these sounds can startle or concern some people, ...

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.

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

A posterior malleolus fracture is a break on the lower back side of the shin bone. Ankle surgery is often required to fix a posterior malleolus fracture, and recovery may take months. There were ...

A foot stress fracture can happen in an instant or gradually get worst with time. But it usually starts with a flinch – something that doesn’t feel right in your foot – then a sinking feeling in your ...

Credit: Getty Images. The most important aspects to proper diagnosis of nasal bone fractures are a detailed history and a timely examination. The nasal bones, with their central location on the face, ...

Medical experts have warned that the habitual cracking of the neck, whilst appearing harmless, may lead to osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases in old age.The experts further stated ...