Hip muscle exercises could help amputees improve functional mobility
Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown. Amputation...
Read MoreLower fracture risk for older wheelchair users
Being a frail elderly person and using a wheelchair involves a substantially reduced risk of fractures, a University of Gothenburg...
Read MoreGlobalData reveals top 3 trends for orthopaedic devices market in 2023
The orthopaedic devices market is set to reach nearly $50 billion in 2023, after gradually recovering from the pandemic and...
Read MoreAim High, Aim Highland: Recruitment milestone reached for new NHS Highland treatment centre
A key milestone has been reached for the new state-of-the-art National Treatment Centre-Highland, with 80% of roles now filled in...
Read More21,273 operations cancelled before the start of ‘winter pressures’
New NHS figures show 21,273 operations were cancelled at the last minute in the three months to the end of...
Read MoreFewer surgically treated ankle fractures with a clear-cut treatment routine
It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than...
Read MoreMedovate appoints Frank Collins OBE as new Chair
Medovate Ltd, a manufacturer of medical technologies created from within the NHS and part of Mercia Venture’s portfolio of companies, has...
Read MoreAston University scientists find mechanical stimulation could prevent falls and strengthen muscles
Mechanical vibrations could help improve our muscles and our balance control, according to research at Aston University. Researchers in the...
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