28 July 2016

Highly cross-linked polyethylene for knees. Is BioPoly® an alternative?

Dinesh Nathwani, Alister Hart, Ravi Shenoy, Herb Schwartz and Matthew Hill review the mechanical properties and advances in the development...

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28 July 2016

Auris gathers attention after FDA approves robotic system

Within the next 10 years, scientists believe computer–assisted surgery will be a popular and standard feature in many operation rooms...

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27 July 2016

Hip implants – metal wear impairs bone-forming cells’ function

In metal-on-metal pairings, both the shell and head of an implant consist of a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy. The release of metal...

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27 July 2016

Knees and before

The Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP) has recently introduced a listing of knee implant products that comply with the benchmarks...

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26 July 2016

Diagnosis and management of combined PCL and PMC injuries

Adnan Saithna highlights the key features of the anatomy, biomechanics and surgical management of combined posterior cruciate ligament and posteromedial...

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26 July 2016

Making better orthopaedic surgeons: Track their errors as well as their skills

In a small study to determine the best way to assess the operating skills of would-be orthopaedic surgeons, Johns Hopkins...

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25 July 2016

Robotic keyhole surgery nears reality thanks to an inventor, a surgeon and a patent attorney

Inventor Alex Berry and leading UK heart surgeon Richard Trimlett are using the latest 3D technology to create a new...

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22 July 2016

Preview – Orthopaedic Knee Conference 2016 – Challenging the Controversies

4 November 2016, Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK Orthopaedic consultants and industry experts will gather in Leeds in November for the...

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