Researchers recently evaluated three tools to help predict risk of hip fracture in adults aged 80 and older, a population that accounts for 70% of hip fractures in the United States. The three ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test? It depends. A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to ...

This video provides a complete explanation on how to perform a fracture toughness test to assess resistance to fatigue pre-crack. Huntsman operates an ISO 17025 accredited testing facility for ...

If you want to know whether an older patient is at risk for hip fracture, just ask. A team of Swedish researchers has found that self-reported impaired balance could be a risk factor for future ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey ...

We use our hands for almost every type of activity. But hands are complex, and when a part of them gets damaged, it can affect the whole hand. A metacarpal fracture is a break in one of the hand bones ...