Broken Hip - Hip Fracture
Hip fractures are an unfortunate injury most often requires surgical treatment.
Learn about this injury and treatment options.
The Internet Classics Archive - On Fractures by Hippocrates
Translation by Francis Adams. An 89k text-only version is available for download.
eMedicine Health - Boxer's Fracture Overview
Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and
treatments.
X-ray, Bone Radiography
Easy to understand information for patients about bone x-rays. Learn what patients
might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits vs. and the risks.
Bone Densitometry (DXA or DEXA)
Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure.
MedlinePlus: Fractures
Provides extensive links to articles on fractures. Also features a search engine.
Medinfo: Osteoporosis
Easy to understand information for patients on osteoporosis.
eMedicine Health - Broken Arm Overview
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms,
and treatment.
Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Article by Carolyn J. Strange examining some things will help to lessen the
effects of osteoporosis, and reduce its severity.
Orthopedics
Comprehensive directory of topics related to orthopedic medicine, including
original articles on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from orthopedic conditions.
"Fractures and Splinting"
Describes initial care of various types of fractures aimed at the layman.
Hippocratic Treatise On Fractures
Translation of an original document written circa 400 BC.