New gel promotes bone growth on orthopaedic implants
A research group at Uppsala University in Sweden has developed a new responsive coating for implants used in surgery to...
Read MoreRevalidation of surgeons: UK example could catch on in Europe
UK surgeons have to revalidate every five years to prove that they are still fit to practice and this example...
Read MoreFractures in the elderly: a major challenge for health systems in the future
Epidemiological trends indicate that annual cases of hip fracture in Europe will double by 2050 Bone fractures in the elderly...
Read MorePeople who are severely overweight need joint replacement twice as often and face double the risk of complications
The obesity epidemic has arrived in orthopaedics: Anyone who gets a hip or knee replacement today is very likely to...
Read More£25m bioengineering academic centre to be built at Stanmore hospital by RNOH and UCL
Plans to build a new £25m biomedical engineering facility at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, have been announced. The...
Read More3D printed hip used in groundbreaking operation at Southampton General Hospital
A groundbreaking operation using a 3D printed hip has been carried out in Southampton. It is the first time that...
Read MoreRise in Aviva Premiership injuries highlights the debilitating “tricks” used in the game
Recent news highlighting the increase in the number of rugby players forced to retire due to injury has sparked concerns...
Read MoreResearch team at York University aims to improve bone disease treatment
Researchers are aiming to develop new therapies for osteoarthritis by rejuvenating old stem cells to repair cartilage damage. As reported...
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