Scientists have discovered genes that increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have identified the genetic variations that are believed to...
Read MoreTotal economic burden estimated at 39 billion EUR for fractures
Researchers at the European Congress of Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis in Bordeaux have presented new data which shows that the economic...
Read MoreKnee injuries in women linked to motion, nervous system differences
Women are more prone to knee injuries than men, and the findings of a new study suggest this may involve...
Read MoreIncidence of hip fracture in both men and women varies approximately ten-fold around the world
An extensive study of country-specific risk of hip fracture and 10-year probability of a major fragility fracture has revealed a...
Read MoreCancer patients under-referred for orthopaedic oncology services
There is a disconnect between the number of cancer patients estimated to have bone metastases and the number of patients...
Read MoreStudy shows that new magnetically-controlled growing rods can treat scoliosis in children without repeated invasive surgery
A first-in-man study published by The Lancet shows that new magnetically-controlled growing rods can treat scoliosis in children by being...
Read MoreAntidepressant proves effective in alleviating osteoarthritis pain
Antidepressants can play a key role in alleviating painful conditions like osteoarthritis and may result in fewer side effects than...
Read MoreRisk of blood loss in childhood back surgery varies with cause of spine deformity
The relative risk of blood loss during corrective spine surgery in children appears linked to the underlying condition causing the...
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