A scaphoid fracture involves a break of one of the bones on the thumb side of the wrist. The scaphoid bone plays a role in the ability to move the wrist joint. There are surgical and nonsurgical ...

The bone of a "sizeable" elephant that may have taken part in combat thousands of years ago has been uncovered in southern Spain. Archaeologists found the carpal bone of an "elephant of large ...

World Osteoporosis Day highlights the silent bone disease. Early signs like repeated wrist fractures, grip weakness, leg pain ...

The Detroit Tigers placed prospect Kevin McGonigle on the injured list Monday with a right hamate fracture, which requires surgery. The hamate is a carpal bone found within the hand, and the ...

Suffering from a Colles fracture? This guide covers everything you need to know—from its meaning to treatment options and expert doctors who can offer help ...