Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.

A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. It is used to diagnose bone problems, such as fractures, cancer, or infections, and joint problems such as arthritis. It is also used to check joint replacements.

A broken or cracked bone is a fracture. Fractures can be caused by traumatic injuries such as falls, collisions in sports, vehicle accidents. Diseases such as osteoporosis can weaken bones and increase the risk for fractures.

If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.

A fractured bone starts to heal right away. But a treatment called reduction may help you heal better. Reduction is a process that repositions your bones.

A treatment called reduction may help your wrist heal better. The goal of reduction is to get your wrist bones as close as possible to how they were before the fracture.

Treatment depends on where and how badly your ankle has been broken. A cast may be used to hold the bone in position for healing.

A cast holds your arm or leg in place to help it heal. The way you treat your cast can play a big part in how fast and how well you heal.

Several types of casts are available to help injuries heal. Your healthcare provider will decide what type of cast will work best for your injury.

Just because your cast is off, it doesn't mean that your recovery is over. Your bone is still growing stronger and you need to care for your injury.

Proper fitting helps you use your crutches safely. When fitting crutches, stand up straight and wear the shoes you will normally use to walk.

When you have an injured leg or foot, you need to keep weight off it. Crutches can help with this.

Use a weight-bearing gait when you are told that you can put some weight on your leg as it heals.

When climbing up and down steps, remember this rule: Up with the good (unaffected leg) and down with the bad (affected leg).

A cane helps you get around on your own. Many different canes are available. The most common type has a single tip.