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  2. Avulsion fracture - Wikipedia

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    Proximal fractures of 5th metatarsal. The tuberosity avulsion fracture (also known as pseudo-Jones fracture or dancer's fracture [2] is a common fracture of the fifth metatarsal (the bone on the outside edge of the foot extending to the little toe). [3] This fracture is likely caused by the lateral band of the plantar aponeurosis (tendon). [4]

  3. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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    The finding was an update from a 2018 recommendation that postmenopausal women should not supplement with 400 units or less of vitamin D and 1,000 milligrams or less of calcium for the primary ...

  4. Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older ...

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    The draft recommendation specifically recommends against supplementation with vitamin D, with or without calcium, for the primary prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women and men 60 or ...

  5. Malleolus - Wikipedia

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    Studies have shown [3] that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities. [3] A trimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus, the medial malleolus, and the distal posterior aspect of the tibia, which can be termed the posterior ...

  6. Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these ...

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    The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Lacking balance can be dangerous. In ...

  7. Bimalleolar fracture - Wikipedia

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    A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown [ 1 ] that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.

  8. List of eponymous fractures - Wikipedia

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    Practical Fracture Treatment 5th edition, page 187. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2008. ISBN 978-0-443-06876-8. Jefferson fracture: Sir Geoffrey Jefferson: fracture of first cervical vertebra: compression of neck: Jefferson fracture at Who Named It? Jones fracture: Sir Robert Jones: fracture of base of 5th metatarsal extending into intermetatarsal ...

  9. Maisonneuve fracture - Wikipedia

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    The Maisonneuve fracture generally follows a specific pattern of injury. The following are described as subsequent events that result in a Maisonneuve fracture: [3] [4] [12] Forceful, external rotation of the ankle joint results in the tearing of the deep deltoid ligament and/or an avulsion fracture of the medial malleolus.