Examining women’s bones during menopause help understand risk of fractures
"Bone fragility is considered a silent disease," says Karl Jepsen, associate chair of research and professor of orthopaedic surgery at Michigan...
Read MoreRussian scientists create biodegradable implants covered with human skeleton-type mineral
Russian scientists have developed a new vaterite-based coating for nanofiber material used as a scaffold to grow bone tissue cells...
Read MoreDDH UK – the new hip charity
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occurs when the hip joint fails to develop correctly. It is estimated one in...
Read MoreHigh Court clarifies law on product liability claims in landmark hip replacement case
The High Court has ruled that just because a product has caused an injury, it does not automatically lead to...
Read MoreAAOS to launch new official open access journal
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has announced the forthcoming launch of a new online-only journal. JAAOS: Global Research...
Read MoreOrpington Hospital could host specialist orthopaedic centre under NHS proposals
Orpington Hospital could host a specialist centre for orthopaedic care under proposals being drawn up by the NHS. Health officials...
Read MoreBenzodiazepine use increases risk of hip fracture in Alzheimer’s patients
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43 per cent in persons with...
Read MorePhysical activity does not improve after hip replacement
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows that patients’ physical activity does not increase following hip replacement...
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