Orthopedic doctors have a bone to pick with all the people who forget they’re carrying a very important skeleton around every day. We might not be able to see our ribs or tailbone or humerus, but it’s ...

Pushing through pain is never a good idea if you want strong muscles and bones. From broken bones to torn muscles, orthopedic surgeons have seen it all. Oftentimes, a seemingly harmless habit or ...

Joint fusion surgery involves fusing two or more bones to grow into one larger bone. Doctors may recommend it for people with severe joint pain or instability. Severe joint pain can occur due to ...

Doctors may recommend surgery to correct osteochondritis dissecans when other treatment methods are unsuitable, if a person has a larger lesion, or when detachment occurs. Osteochondritis dissecans ...