For more than a century, scientists have been piecing together the puzzle of human evolution, examining fossil evidence to ...

The findings of this study suggest that the first humans may have originated from apes that were accustomed to living in two ...

New research uncovers surprising clues about the early stages of human evolution, reshaping what we thought we knew.

Learn more about Ardipithecus ramidus and how their ankle bone paints a better picture of how our ancestors transitioned from ...

Dr. Florian Nickisch, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics specializes in the care of the foot and ankle and traumatic injuries to the lower extremity. Dr. Nickisch’s clinical ...

The tireless search to decipher humanity’s origins has taken a new turn following an exhaustive investigation into one of the most complete and ancient skeletons ever discovered: Ardipithecus ramidus, ...

Analysis of a 4.4-million-year-old ankle bone supports the hypothesis that the earliest humans evolved from an ape-like ...

A new TV documentary on the Smithsonian Channel called Crucifixion Mystery discusses the latest theories by medical experts. Dr. Per Lav Madsen, a Danish cardiologist believes the whole process was to ...

Objectives (1) To investigate the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis among adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and (2) to examine alternative optimal bone screening techniques. Design ...

Recovery from a plantaris muscle strain or tear is typically simpler than from an Achilles tendon tear. Plantaris muscle injuries usually get better with rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

In the age of precision spine surgery, understanding true sagittal alignment in patients without spinal deformity isn’t just ...