New health economics study highlights societal benefits of knee replacement surgery
Cost savings are good news in a rapidly ageing population The full impact of knee replacement surgery on both patients’...
Read MoreNew spinal technologies and devices on the up
Medical companies bend over backwards to meet demand for advanced spinal surgery devices The market for spinal surgery devices is...
Read MoreJoint market set to surge ahead
Innovative surgery and devices see hip and knee reconstructive surgery take steps forward The joint reconstruction market is standing up...
Read MoreOne in three companies are loss making in the UK Orthopaedic Equipment industry
One in three companies in the UK Orthopaedic Equipment industry is making a loss as economic conditions continue to take...
Read MoreEarly treatment by a physical therapist associated with reduced health care costs
A new study published in Spine shows that early treatment by a physical therapist for low back pain (LBP), as...
Read MoreDramatic predicted rise in osteoporosis-related fractures in Brazil
A new Audit report on fragility fractures, issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), predicts that Brazil will experience an...
Read MoreMeasures to help reduce the risk of fracture must be taken for individuals on longer-term oral glucocorticoid therapy
In their newly issued joint guidance paper for health professionals worldwide, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Calcified...
Read MorePersonal mobile computing increases doctors’ efficiency
Providing personal mobile computers to medical residents increases their efficiency, reduces delays in patient care and enhances continuity of care,...
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