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A nanophenomenon that triggers the bone-repair process
Researchers at the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia have resolved one of the great unknowns in bone-repair: how the cells responsible for forming new bone tissue are called into
Correct warm-up reduces football injuries in children by half
A warm-up program developed specially for children reduces football injuries by around 50 per cent. Sports scientists from the University of Basel reported these findings in the journal Sports Medicine. A
Now is the time to invest in medical technologies sector
OPN talks with Professor John Fisher, a leading researcher at the School of Medical Engineering, University of Leeds, about pioneering research in the fields of medical devices and regenerative medicine
Report highlights an increase in joint replacements with ‘very impressive’ outcomes
The orthopaedic joint replacement register for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man has published a new report highlighting a record number of procedures being performed More joint
Patient-specific instrumentation for total hip and knee arthroplasty: Is it the new surgeons’ guide to improve implant positioning?
Robert Wescott, Johann Henckel, Anna Di Laura and Alister Hart discuss the factors associated with the clinical outcome and longevity of knee and hip implants Introduction The clinical outcome
Geko medical device makes breakthrough in pre-operative oedema reduction
Clinical study reveals substantial cost and efficiency savings achieved with gekoTM device Promotional feature UK-based medical devices developer, Firstkind, a Sky Medical Technology company, has announced that its NICE recommended
Orthopaedic Knee Conference 2018
Orthopaedic Knee Conference 2018 | 2 November 2018 | The Royal Armouries, Leeds Free for qualified medical professionals About the event Through keynote lectures, open panel debate and a lively trade exhibition, the
Custom knees are the key to patient satisfaction with replacements
Ian McDermott discusses the success rates of knee replacement surgery and how to best judge ‘survivorship’ of the prosthesis The most common question surrounding knee replacement surgery that I encounter
Arthrex product features
Ramp Lesion Repair The ramp lesion is a disruption of the menisco-tibial ligament and the posterior-medial meniscus in the meniscocapsular zone. The lesion is commonly associated with ACL injuries and
Ambionics launches trial as children’s prosthetics breakthrough gets closer
Pioneering 3D printed arms for children under three years old have moved a step closer with the launch of a beta trial involving 20 youngsters around the world. North Wales-based
