There's an old wives' tale that claims some people can predict storms almost before the weatherman does. Many patients say that they can feel the cold or an upcoming storm in their bones and joints. This can either be in an old injury or scar, or after surgery such as fracture fixation or joint replacement. But is there any scientific basis to these claims? Bones are covered in a layer called periosteum. This is a thin layer of tissue containing nerve endings. The periosteum is the reason ... Read More