Minimally invasive tendon repair technique supports knee movement sooner after surgery
New research at the University of Missouri has found that a less-invasive technique for repairing quadriceps tendon ruptures leads to...
Read MorePatient becomes first in UK to have hip replacement in a day
A retired electrician has become the first person in the UK to have hip replacement surgery in a day. Chris...
Read MoreGMC to reduce the stress on doctors by piloting fitness to practise changes
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched two pilot schemes to speed up fitness to practise cases and reduce their...
Read MoreWrist fractures linked to poor balance in elderly patients
Elderly patients suffering a low energy wrist (distal radius) fracture are more likely to have difficulties with balance, placing them...
Read MoreElective Orthopaedic Unit opens at County Hospital, Stafford
University Hospitals of North Midlands launched a new Elective Orthopaedic Unit at County Hospital in July. The new £3m 29-bed...
Read MoreMan wins triathlon three months after hip replacement surgery
A leading amateur athlete crippled by osteoarthritis won a sprint triathlon just 12 weeks after having a hip replacement. Michael...
Read MoreResearchers discover new genetic mutation linked to osteonecrosis of the hip
Scientists at the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have discovered a new genetic mutation linked to osteonecrosis...
Read MoreConcussion rates are rising sharply among US youth
Concussion rates are on the rise among US children and teens, according to a study presented at the annual meeting...
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