Study finds preoperative shear wave elastography helps predict rotator cuff repair
According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), preoperative shear wave elastography (SWE) can play a complementary role with...
Read MoreBone-building cells favour different orthopaedic implant designs
New orthopaedic implant devices that promote faster healing and ultimately reduce the strain on the NHS could be available in...
Read MoreMetal pins no better than traditional plaster cast for a broken wrist
Trial finds no difference in pain or wrist function at 12 months compared with moulded cast Using metal K-wires (commonly...
Read MoreRegrowing knee cartilage with an electric kick
University of Connecticut (UConn) bioengineers successfully regrew cartilage in a rabbit's knee, a promising hop toward healing joints in humans,...
Read MoreArthritis-related gene also regenerates cartilage in joints and growth plates
The IL-6 family of proteins has a bad reputation: it can promote inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease and even cancer. However, a new...
Read MorePersonalising treatment for severe limb injuries
A team of scientists, led by Scott Frey at the University of Missouri, have developed an innovative technique using small...
Read MoreDeveloping bioactive coatings for better orthopaedic implants
Bioactive coatings play a vital role in the success of implants such as those for knees or hips, because their...
Read MoreChina-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication
Older patients in hospitals across China took part in a major multi-centre open-label randomised clinical trial that showed there was...
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