Plaster casts could become a thing of the past thanks to a new technique which locks broken bones together. The procedure, developed by orthopaedic surgeons, could also avoid scarring of the skin ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A broken arm, also known as an arm fracture, occurs when one or more of the bones in ...

Basically, "dislocation" means that the bones that form the joint have slipped out of their normal position ... the injury is a dislocated joint or a broken bone. A severe injury can result ...

Blunt trauma: This happens when a person is hit by a forceful impact that doesn’t break the skin ... bones, and tissues. Examples include car accidents or falls. To help, check for broken ...