Fact Sheets

Low Bone Density
Age and lifestyle can lower bone density and increase risk for conditions such as osteoporosis (dangerously low bone density).
Menopause
Menopause, a normal process of aging, occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing mature eggs and her menstrual cycles cease.
Geriatric Hip Fractures
Hip fractures occur when a trauma or fall causes a hairline break in the upper quarter of the thighbone. Learn about symptoms and treatment, especially in the elderly.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease attacking the lining of joints, causing pain and inflammation, eventually damaging the entire body.
Spinal Deformity
Spinal deformities affecting curvature or rotation (such as scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis) can be caused by a birth defect, age or trauma.
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Hip Fracture
There are two types of hip fracture, both treated by orthopedic specialists: geriatric hip fracture and traumatic hip fracture.
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Stress Fracture
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone that most commonly occurs in the legs and feet. Most stress fractures are caused by over-training.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is a common type of rheumatic disease that occurs during childhood.