Bones Articles A-Z

Bone Density Test Results

A bone density test can confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as gauge the risk for fractures. This eMedTV segment explains bone density tests in detail and talks about how a person's test results will be compared to expected norms.

Bone Healing Problems -- Ankle Surgery Complications

This multimedia clip describes problems that can occur when the bones do not heal properly.

Bone Health

Broken Ankle

This multimedia file explains how ankle fractures occur and discusses treatment options.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) -- Major Risks

This interactive video discusses possible major complications.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) -- Minor Risks

This video discusses possible minor complications.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks (Diabetic)

This video clip explains some of the health risks associated with diabetes.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Abnormal Scarring

This multimedia clip discusses the risk of abnormal scarring associated with this procedure.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Blood Loss

This video clip discusses how rarely loss of blood supply to the bone occurs after surgery.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Bone Healing Problems

This video clip describes the two most common types of improper bone healing.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Hardware Failure

This clip explains what may happen if hardware failure occurs after an osteotomy.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Infection

This video clip explains the risk of infection associated with surgical procedures.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Long-term Foot Pain

This clip discusses treatment options for pain after bunion surgery.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Pain With Hardware

This video explains what your doctor may do if you experience pain caused by hardware.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Toe in the Wrong Position

This clip explains what will happen if an abnormal toe position occurs after surgery.

Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy) Risks -- Wound Breakdown

This video segment explains what wound breakdown is, why it occurs, and treatment options.

Bunion Surgery Video

This interactive video explains what happens during a bunionectomy.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- Anesthesia Choices

This interactive segment explains the differences between local, ankle block, and general anesthesia.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- Expected Results

This video clip discusses the various results you can expect from a bunionectomy.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- In the Operating Room

This video clip tells you what to expect as you are taken to the operating room.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- Indications

This clip discusses possible reasons why your doctor may be recommending bunion surgery.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- Leaving the Hospital (Diabetic)

This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.

Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy -- Presentation Summary

This video provides an overview of a bunionectomy, including risks and benefits of the surgery.

Bunionectomy (Fusion) -- Before Your Procedure

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Bunionectomy (Fusion) -- In the Operating Room

This video segment explains what will happen in the operating room just before your procedure begins.

Bunionectomy (Fusion) -- Leaving the Hospital - Information for Diabetic Patients

This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.

Bunionectomy With Fusion -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.

Bunionectomy With Fusion -- Major Complications

This video clip introduces some major complications.

Bunionectomy With Fusion -- Presentation Summary

This video provides an overview of a bunionectomy, including risks and benefits of the surgery.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Abnormal Scarring

This multimedia clip discusses the risk of abnormal scarring associated with this procedure.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Hardware Failure

This video discusses the rare possibility of hardware failure after a lumbar fusion.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Infection

This video clip explains the risk of infection associated with surgical procedures.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Long-term Foot Pain

This clip discusses treatment options for pain after bunion surgery.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Pain With Hardware

This video explains what your doctor may do if you experience pain caused by hardware.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Toe in the Wrong Position

This video clip explains how some patients will have an abnormal toe position after this procedure.

Bunionectomy With Fusion Risks -- Wound Breakdown

This video segment explains what wound breakdown is, why it occurs, and treatment options.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- Alternatives

This video summary outlines some of the alternatives to having a bunionectomy.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- Before Your Procedure

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- Expected Results

This video clip discusses the various results you can expect from a bunionectomy.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- Getting Started

This video clip discusses what you need to know as you prepare for your procedure.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- In the Operating Room

This video segment explains what will happen in the operating room just before your procedure begins.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy -- Risks as a Diabetic

This video clip explains some of the health risks associated with diabetes.

Bunionectomy with Osteotomy for Bad Deformities

This video segment describes a bunionectomy with osteotomy for bad deformities of the foot.

Bunionectomy With Osteotomy: Summary

This video provides an overview of a bunionectomy, including risks and benefits of the surgery.

Bunionectomy with Soft Tissue Release

This multimedia clip describes what happens during bunionectomy with soft tissue release.

Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release -- Major Problems

This video introduces possible major complications.

Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release -- Minor Problems

This interactive video discusses possible minor complications.

Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release -- Summary

This video provides an overview of a bunionectomy, including risks and benefits of the surgery.

Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release Risks -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.

Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release Risks -- Possible Outcomes

This video clip introduces possible major complications and outcomes.

Carpal Tunnel Release

This video clip explains what to expect during your carpal tunnel surgery.

Carpal Tunnel Release (Wrist Fracture Surgery)

This video clip describes what happens with a carpal tunnel release and outcomes.

Cause of Achondroplasia

This eMedTV article discusses each cause of achondroplasia in detail, both of which involve the FGFR3 gene. The gene either mutates or is passed from a parent with the condition to his or her child.

Cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

As this eMedTV article explains, the cause of osteogenesis imperfecta is a defect in the genes responsible for producing collagen. This Web page further explores the cause of this condition and discusses the role of genetics.

Causes of Avascular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis is due to either traumatic or nontraumatic causes. This eMedTV segment explains these causes of avascular necrosis in detail (such as steroid use or injury to a joint) and also includes possible risk factors.

Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Because children with osteogenesis imperfecta can easily be injured, this eMedTV article explains that it's important to take certain precautions when handling them. This page offers tips on bathing, clothing, and handling children with this disorder.

Chronic Pain and Loss of Motion -- Ankle Sugery Complications

This clip discusses the risk of chronic pain or limited motion that may occur with this procedure.

Compartment Syndrome -- Ankle Surgery Complications

This clip introduces compartment syndrome and lists its symptoms and treatment options.

Complications With ACL Reconstructive Surgery