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The Women's Health Initiative found that hormone therapy (HT) use was associated with a reduction in vertebral fracture risk. A new study shows these same benefits may also guard against a woman's risk of developing hyperkyphosis, an exaggerated curvature of the spine that creates a ...

Researchers have discovered that the training, designed to help individuals with SCI improve motor function, also leads to improved bladder and bowel function and increased sexual desire.

Many well-functioning and highly active older adults experienced back pain, which was linked with poorer perceived and observed walking endurance.

Injuries to the feet are common and can sometimes result in broken bones. Being able to recognize the symptoms of a broken foot can help determine how serious it is and when to see a doctor.

Inferior outcomes were seen at 5-year follow-up for patients who had reconstructed hindfoot factures compared with patients who had a delayed amputation, according to a recently published study.

Whether you suffer from a chronic condition that makes you more prone to foot and ankle injuries or you re recovering from an elective surgery as a re...

This article describes two-level suture button syndesmotic fixation, which is increasingly replacing traditional screw fixation of syndesmotic injuries in modern practice 

Heel pain is a common foot problem. Pain usually occurs under the heel or just behind it, where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone. Sometimes it can affect the side of the heel.

The article describes how some cases of chronic ankle pain may be due to injuries to the peroneal tendon, which are located behind the outside portion of the ankle bone. 

Investigators found a high rate of return to sport among National Football League players who had open reduction and internal fixation for treatment of forearm fractures.