The talus bone is a bone in your ankle located towards the top part of the back of your foot. It serves as a perch for the tibia and holds the weight of your entire body. The talus is considered a ...

What Is Brittle Bone Disease? Brittle bone disease, also called osteogenesis imperfecta, is a genetic connective tissue disorder that is preset at birth and lasts for life. It causes fragile bones ...

Your body's blood supply — red and white blood cells alike — is produced in bone marrow, a spongy tissue found in your bones, ensuring your body remains oxygenated and protected from disease. Because ...

An arc-shaped incision is made behind the elbow joint, centered on the fractured end of the olecranon (Figure 1d). After incising layer by layer, the fracture's broken end is fully exposed, and any ...

What is a bone marrow transplant? Bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a special therapy for patients with certain cancers or other diseases. A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are ...

From the Bone and Joint Service of Boston City Hospital. * Junior visiting surgeon, Bone and Joint Service, Boston City Hospital. † Formerly, assistant resident surgeon, Bone and Joint Service ...

Injury or irritation to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves that support the elbow joint can often cause inner elbow pain. This pain often ...