For some years, surgeons have been able to treat broken bones through surgery rather than setting them with a plaster cast. They used a technique called internal fixation which was effective but ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the bone in the heel of ...

If you think you've broken your arm, see a healthcare provider right away. You may need a cast or splint to keep the bone still while it heals. For more serious fractures, surgery may be necessary.