The fibula is the longest, thinnest calf bone in your lower leg. Of your two lower leg bones, your fibula is closest to the outside of your body. When you break this bone, it's called a fibular ...

In an ankle fusion, the two bones of the ankle, the tibia and the talus, are joined together and held in place with plates and/or screws. Over time, the bones heal together. Once that occurs, the ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term ...

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The system alongside its various components. Credit: Arthrex. Arthrex has introduced Synergy Power, a new battery-powered solution tailored for a broad spectrum of orthopaedic procedures. This system ...

Arthrex has introduced Synergy Power, a new battery-powered solution tailored for a broad spectrum of orthopaedic procedures. This system encompasses the sagittal saw and dual trigger rotary drill ...

Some report that vibration plates can be effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out whether this is another unfounded fitness fad or a legitimate way to exercise.

Ankle injuries are frequently encountered, particularly among athletes and people involved in physically demanding activities. Utilizing an ankle brace can offer significant benefits in terms of ...

Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, shifting tectonic plates—these are all signs that our planet is alive. But what is revealed deep inside Earth surprises laymen and scientists alike: Almost 3000 ...

Cabrera ran wide of the plate and had to rapidly decelerate to reach back for it. In the process of changing direction, Cabrera’s left ankle buckled, and he lay writhing in pain for several ...