Article: Bone Problems

Like the old song says, “There must be fifty ways to…” – break your toe! Stubbing it on the bedpost, kicking a ball, tripping on a root, falling down the …

Your body employs a variety of bones shapes: long and thin, short and thick, curved, and simply unusual. Each plays a part in holding you upright, protecting internal tissues, or …

There are 26 bones in the foot, and just as many ways to break them. Toe bones can break if you kick something, heel bones if you land hard on …

  Bumps disrupt surfaces. They add extra width that would not have otherwise been there. On your body, this puts structures at risk for issues with friction and irritation. Sometimes, …

  There are many ways your feet can tell you something is wrong. They can feel stiff, look different, or not work as well as they normally do, but the …

  When a solid structure is supporting significant weight or pressure, even the smallest compromise in its integrity could potentially spell disaster. Splits in a dyke, cracks in a support …

Pulleys, hinges, and cables work best when they are in their correct position. If they get knocked out of place, they may still work, but they will be highly inefficient …

Lesions can develop anywhere on your body. Most people are familiar with spots on their skin—they’re visible and easy to identify. However, you can also develop lesions inside your body, …

Most structures have a weight limit for what they are able to support effectively. Once they reach that limit, further weight risks damage to both the supports and the structure …

Your toes do more than just wiggle or look nice in sandals. They help you push off the ground and actually maintain your balance when you stand and walk. They …