Urinary markers predict bone problems after hip replacement
In a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, investigators have identified urinary markers that differentiate total hip replacement patients...
Read MoreOlder patients with knee pain may benefit from allograft transplant technique
Knee pain in active patients over the age of 40 is often difficult to treat but, according to researchers presenting...
Read MoreLimited shoulder function is leading factor for rotator cuff surgery
For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving forward with surgical repair,...
Read MoreCurrent ACL return to sport criteria fails to identify second injury risk
Returning to your sport after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and not suffering a second injury is often difficult,...
Read MoreResults for female ACL graft repair methods differ among younger athletes
Female athletes are two to eight more times likely to injure their ACL than males, however utilising one graft repair...
Read MoreHigh-tech treatment of open leg wounds no better than using regular dressings
A new study of open leg fractures suggests there is no difference to patient recovery whether high-tech negative pressure wound...
Read MoreLow-cost prosthetic foot mimics natural walking
Prosthetic limb technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, giving amputees a range of bionic options, including artificial knees controlled...
Read MoreRCS calls for private sector to raise patient safety standards in response to CQC report
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has called for independent providers of healthcare to raise safety standards following a Care...
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