Study looks at getting into shape pre-surgery to aid recovery for older patients
Older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained programme of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting...
Read MoreGenes play a role in common knee injury
It has long been known that the choice of shoe, surface and type of sport can all be contributing factors...
Read MoreExercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery
Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A recent...
Read MorePopular weight-loss surgery in teenagers weakens bones
"Childhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years," said lead investigator Miriam...
Read MoreHigh risk of serious complications during knee replacement when a tourniquet is used
The risk of developing serious complications following a knee replacement could be up to 73 per cent higher when a...
Read MoreCan we make bones heal faster?
A new paper in Science Advances describes for the first time how minerals come together at the molecular level to form bones...
Read MoreNuffield Orthopaedic Centre recognised for EMR practices
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) in Oxford has been recognised for its use of an electronic medical record to improve...
Read MoreObesity increases the risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a...
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