Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This ...

Spine checks will be added to routine bone scans on the NHS to find hidden fractures. The measure could help osteoporosis ...

Various types of bone cancer may occur in the hip. A hip tumor may cause a person to experience pain, swelling, or fractures. Bone cancer in the hip is rare. Primary bone cancers, which begin in the ...

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) is an inherited genetic condition that causes bone weakness. It can increase a person’s risk of fractures and other medical complications. A person with ...

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, ...

NICE advises adding quick spine checks to routine bone scans to detect hidden vertebral fractures earlier in individuals with ...

NICE is recommending that quick spine checks are added to routine bone scans to help spot hidden fractures earlier and prevent serious complications. Around 70% of spine fractures caused by ...