Strong painkillers increase the risk of hip fracture among persons with Alzheimer’s disease
People using strong painkillers have twice the risk of hip fracture compared to non-opioid users, a new study from the...
Read MoreA new ‘atlas’ of genetic influences on osteoporosis
A ground-breaking new study led by researchers from the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has...
Read More£1m grants boost from Royal College of Surgeons to help save lives
Almost £1million of research grants that will play a key role in saving lives and improving treatments for patients have...
Read MoreFractures in children can indicate abuse
Physical abuse in children often remains undetected. Atypical fractures may indicate such abuse. Everything that doctors should be particularly alert...
Read MoreMany diseases increase the risks following hip fracture surgery
Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture...
Read MoreAre you prepared for Brexit?
In the first in what is to become a regular comment feature, Peter J Ogrodnik, Professor of Medical Devices Design...
Read More1 November 2019, Orthopaedic Knee Conference; Leeds
We are pleased to announce that Mike McNicholas will take the mantle as Chair at this year's event, once again...
Read More29 June 2019, 17th Basic biomechanics in orthopaedics (BBiOrth) course; London
Orthopaedic surgery is the 'nuts & bolts' speciality; it is as much a biomechanics as it is a surgical craft....
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