12 July 2022

Robot hip surgeons: new trial to test performance against humans

Robots will have their surgical skills put to the test as researchers trial their use in hip replacement surgery for...

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5 July 2022

New smart sensors will aid soft tissue balancing and correct positioning of joint implants during surgery

New smart sensors, which assist in the soft tissue balancing and correct positioning of an orthopaedic implant during hip replacement,...

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28 June 2022

Surgeons see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for patients, as two-year waits almost halved in three months

The Royal College of Surgeons of England has welcomed the progress made to slash long waiting times for NHS patients,...

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23 June 2022

New study demonstrates value of VR training in surgical technique performance

Research from Johns Hopkins provides further evidence of the benefit of VR training simulation for surgical performance  Osso VR, a...

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21 June 2022

New partnership aims to create the world’s largest integrated MSK and surgical platform globally, with world class technology team based in London

London-based Future Health Works (FHW), known for patient engagement platforms myrecovery and msk.ai, has been acquired by Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the US leader in...

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16 June 2022

Meniscus prosthesis receives €2.5 million EU grant

The European Commission grants €2.5 million to ATRO Medical for the accelerated development of their artificial meniscus. The Dutch startup...

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14 June 2022

How a knee replacement impacts the planet

A total knee replacement can greatly improve a patient's quality of life, but first the procedure itself will create nearly...

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7 June 2022

For large bone injuries, it’s Sonic hedgehog to the rescue

A USC Stem Cell study in NPJ Regenerative Medicine presents intriguing evidence that large bone injuries might trigger a repair strategy in...

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