Stress 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...
Read MoreDuke bioengineers develop new approach to regenerate back discs
New biomaterial may be able to deliver and keep in place reparative cells which reverse degenerative disc disease Cell therapies...
Read MoreLateral wedge insoles not associated with improved knee pain in osteoarthritis
Although a pooling of data from 12 studies showed a statistically significant association between use of lateral wedge insoles and...
Read MoreSpanish scientists generate ‘artificial bones’ from stem cells
Researchers patent a new biomaterial scaffolding for bone regeneration Scientists in Spain have patented a new biomaterial that facilitates generating...
Read MoreObesity linked to osteoporosis
Fat makes bones weak, reports study Excess fat around the belly has recently been identified as a risk factor for...
Read MoreModerate exercise does not increase risk of knee osteoarthritis
Only high levels of activity had a slightly higher risk of knee OA in some cases Adults aged 45 and...
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