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Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated
Chronic bone and joint diseases, such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, affect millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly, degrading their quality of life. An important factor in both of
Thuasne launches ActionReliever; first arthritis knee brace available prescribed by GPs
Thuasne – the global medical device manufacturer which has become recognised for its innovative solutions in medicine and digital technology – has announced the launch of the Thuasne ActionReliever; it
Scientists develop self-healing bone cement
Material scientists at the University of Jena have developed a bone replacement based on calcium phosphate cement and reinforced with carbon fibers. The fibers increase damage tolerance and ensure that
The far-reaching effects of COVID-19 in all areas of the healthcare system
Chad Stephens is the President and Managing Partner of Noble Pain Management & Sports Medicine in Texas, USA. As a musculoskeletal expert, his unique training with fellowships in sports medicine
16-19 November 2020, Medica 2020; Düsseldorf
8th MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE broaches themes that quite literally have their finger on the nation’s pulse COVID-19, sports and data – the average German’s heart beats 61 times
People with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures, new research led by the University of Sheffield has found. The research, conducted in collaboration with scientists from Sutter Health,
3D X-ray techniques reveals secrets from inside bones
An international research team has used new X-ray techniques to describe how the architecture of healthy human bones is built up. The team has uncovered a hitherto unknown structure in
Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
Although most broken bones can be mended with a firm cast and a generous measure of tender loving care, more complicated fractures require treatments like bone grafting. Researchers at Texas
Surgeon in Focus – Dr Derek Ochiai
Derek Ochiai, MD, fAAOS is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon in Arlington, VA. He practices at the Nirschl Orthopaedic Clinic. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine and he is
Bringing burnt bones back to ‘life’ using 3D technology
Forensic scientists at the University of Portsmouth have discovered a new way of presenting fragile evidence, by reconstructing a ‘jigsaw’ of human bone fragments using 3D printing. In the first
