Distal Femur (Thighbone) FracturesA fracture is a broken bone. Fractures of the thighbone that occur just above the knee joint are called distal femur fractures. The distal femur is where the bone flares out like an upside-down funnel.Distal femu

Fibrous DysplasiaFibrous dysplasia is a benign (noncancerous) bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue develops in place of normal bone. As these areas of fibrous tissue grow and expand over time, they can weaken the bone — causing it to fra

Fractures of the Proximal TibiaA fracture, or break, in the shinbone just below the knee is called a proximal tibia fracture. The proximal tibia is the upper portion of the bone where it widens to help form the knee joint.In addition to the broke

Diabetic (Charcot) FootDiabetes is a condition of elevated blood sugar that affects about 6 percent of the population in the United States, or about 16 million people. Diabetic foot problems are a major health concern and are a common cause of hosp

Fracture After Total Hip ReplacementA periprosthetic hip fracture is a broken bone that occurs around the implants of a total hip replacement. It is a serious complication that most often requires surgery.Although a fracture may occur during a hi

Hand FracturesA hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand. This includes:The small bones of the fingers (phalanges)The long bones within the palm (metacarpals)A broken hand can be caused by a fall, crush injury, or twisting injur

Soft Tissue SarcomasSoft tissue sarcomas are cancerous tumors that begin in the soft tissues of the body such as muscles, fat, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. They are not common, accounting for about 1% of all cancers. It is estimated that ther

Infections After FractureMost fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated.CauseInfections typically occur after fractures because bacte