Save our spines: Animal study shows basic fibroblast growth factor protects injured spinal cord motor endplates
In current studies, the degeneration and protection measures in the distal end of the injured spinal cord and target organ...
Read MoreHyaluronic acid injection reduces knee OA pain
Contrary to recent reviews hyaluronic acid injections may help reduce pain and enhance function in knee osteoarthritis A new meta-analysis...
Read MoreCatching osteoarthritis early: Arthritis Foundation invests $1 million in research into MRI to identify early stages of OA
In recent years, researchers have been frustrated because there are no tools to identify early stages of osteoarthritis and thus...
Read MoreBetter out than in: "Is it a good idea to remove plates, pins and screws after a bone fracture has healed?" asks Dagmar Vos.
Patients who continue to suffer inconvenience and discomfort after a healed bone fracture may be better off having any plates,...
Read MoreTreadmill training after spinal cord injury promotes recovery
Researchers observe inflammation in animals New research suggests that treadmill training soon after a spinal cord injury can have long-lasting...
Read MoreStress fracture risks may be modifiable
Programmes to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures in athletes and military personnel, say researchers presenting their work...
Read MoreMost herniated discs result from avulsion, not rupture, suggests study
Research questions assumptions about how herniated discs happen Herniated discs in the lumbar spine most often result from avulsion of...
Read MoreUse of simple rule in children’s ankle injuries reduces use of radiography by 22%
Low Risk Ankle Rule may help shield children from x-ray radiation Children with ankle injuries can be spared from unnecessary...
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