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Fractures

A fracture is a broken bone. It can be caused by trauma, such as a sports injury or fall. Fractures can also be caused by minor injuries in conditions that weaken the bone.

Ankle fracture surgery

For some types of ankle fracture, an operation is the best way to make sure your ankle bones heal in a good position.

Removing metalwork

Metalware is often used in operations to help bones to heal. Once your bones have healed, your surgeon may recommend removing the metalware to reduce or prevent any problems it may cause.

Cast care

Look after your paster cast, which protects and heals broken or fractured bones. Here are tips on how to take the best care of your cast.

Chest injuries

Chest injury is any injury to the chest area, between the neck and the abdomen. Learn about the signs of injury and treatments.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about its treatment, management and prevention.

Limb injuries

A limb injury is harm to limbs including arms, legs, fingers, or toes. Find out more about limb injuries, infection, treatment and prevention.

What to do if you are underweight

Being underweight could lead to health problems such as a weak immune system and bone fractures. Discover the causes, symptoms and when to get help.

Concussion

Concussion is a short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

ABI is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.

Subdural haematoma

A subdural haematoma is an emergency condition that can result from a head injury. Here's why it's so important to seek urgent medical attention.

Head injuries

Head injuries can be serious, even if they're not visible. Read about signs and symptoms, as severe head injuries always need to be seen by a doctor.

Bone density scan

Find out if you need a bone density scan and how this medical test is used to help identify low bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.

Penis injury, swelling or pain

Your penis may become swollen or inflamed if injured. Follow the self-care advice, find out how to relieve symptoms and when to see your doctor.

Facial injuries

An injury to the face can be caused by almost anything, including falling over, cutting yourself shaving or being struck in the face by an object.

Older people and falls

Anyone can be at risk of having a fall, but some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Here's how to take steps to prevent falls.

Dental problems

Trusted information on problems that affect your teeth.

Back injuries

Back injuries can happen as a result of sudden movements, falls or accidents. Learn to recognise symptoms that could indicate a severe back injury.

Osteoporosis medicines

Osteoporosis medicines include bisphosphonates, denosumab and hormonal treatments. Calcium, vitamin D and exercise are also important.

Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function as well as conditions and injuries that affect them.

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t get enough vitamin D to function well. Learn about the symptoms, who's at risk and how to get enough vitamin D.

Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, treatments and self-care options and when to seek medical attention.

Revision total knee replacement

If your original knee replacement fails, you can usually have another operation to do your knee replacement again. If this revision operation is successful, you should be able to continue many of your normal activities.

Revision total hip replacement

If your original hip replacement fails, you can usually have another operation to do your hip replacement again. If this revision operation is successful, you should be able to continue many of your normal activities.

Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury to the neck. Find out about its causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Leg pain

Leg pain is any ache or discomfort you get between your groin and ankle. Read here to find out more about leg pain symptoms, causes and treatment.

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Search results for: "Fractures"

Life stage

Fractures

Ankle fracture surgery

Removing metalwork

Cast care

Chest injuries

Osteoporosis

Limb injuries

What to do if you are underweight

Concussion

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Subdural haematoma

Head injuries

Bone density scan

Penis injury, swelling or pain

Facial injuries

Older people and falls

Dental problems

Back injuries

Osteoporosis medicines

Paget's disease of bone

Bones, muscles and joints

Vitamin D deficiency

Hip pain

Revision total knee replacement

Revision total hip replacement

Knee injuries

Manage your health in your 50s

Healthy bones

Whiplash

Leg pain

Life stage

Fractures

Ankle fracture surgery

Removing metalwork

Cast care

Chest injuries

Osteoporosis

Limb injuries

What to do if you are underweight

Concussion

Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Subdural haematoma

Head injuries

Bone density scan

Penis injury, swelling or pain

Facial injuries

Older people and falls

Dental problems

Back injuries

Osteoporosis medicines

Paget's disease of bone

Bones, muscles and joints

Vitamin D deficiency

Hip pain

Revision total knee replacement

Revision total hip replacement

Knee injuries

Manage your health in your 50s

Healthy bones

Whiplash

Leg pain

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