Fracture mechanics in jointed rock systems examines the initiation, propagation and interaction of fractures within rock masses that are intersected by joints, faults and bedding planes. Mechanical ...

Fracture toughness testing of geological materials underpins reliable assessment of rock resistance to crack initiation and propagation in contexts ranging from civil engineering to volcanic hazard ...

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) calculates your chance of getting a fracture in the next decade, taking into account multiple risk factors. The higher your score, the more likely it is you’ll ...

MONTREAL -- More than 3,000 clinicians and scientists will gather this weekend at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, where they will hear the ...

Children with atopic dermatitis were shown to be at an increased risk of fractures compared with the general population, with systemic use of corticosteroid and antihistamine therapy cited as ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in Allergy. Seung Won Lee, M.D., Ph.D., from ...

If pharmacologic therapy is not provided during hospitalization, then mechanisms should be in place to ensure timely follow-up. Recommended supplements for these patients include ≥800 IU vitamin D ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. The impact of a sprained ankle may travel up the leg and cause the fibula ...

If you have a broken bone, your doctor might refer to it as a bone fracture. There are different types of fractures. One kind is a comminuted fracture. This injury happens when your bone breaks into ...

What Is Boxer's Fracture? A boxer's fracture is a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. Some doctors use the term "brawler's fracture" rather than "boxer's fracture." Other names ...