Like the four other metatarsal bones, it can be divided into three part: base, body and head. The base is the part closest to the ankle and the head is closest to the toes. The narrowed part in the ...

The third and fourth dorsal interossei muscles attaches to the fourth metatarsal bone. The third dorsal interossei from the medial side of the bone and the fourth dorsal interossei from the lateral ...

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a slower healing process in children with broken bones, according to research to be presented at a conference this weekend. "Children need to be given ...

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

The initial treatment for a Colles' fracture is to have the fracture reduced. This is where your healthcare provider situates the broken bone or bones in the correct position so that appropriate ...

Depending on the severity of the injury, it may take several weeks to several months to recover from a broken humerus. The humerus is the upper arm bone. It is the longest bone in the upper body. The ...

Any imbalance to this remodeling process can lead to the development of bones that are thin, brittle, and susceptible to fracture, a condition known as osteoporosis. In U.S. populations of adults who ...

A new generation of catheters with a longer balloon, longer working length, and more pulses to manage calcified peripheral ...

There is evidence that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of fractures. This may be due to the effects of chronic stress on bone density and structure. PTSD is a mental ...

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 ...

Per Eagles insider John McMullen, Covey is expected to miss six weeks with a broken scapula. Covey has seven receptions for 34 yards this season and returned one punt for nine yards. "Just caught ...