Robotic hip and knee replacement shows no early surgical benefit
Two major studies by Queen Mary University of London, University of Oxford and the University of Bristol, have…
High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels…
‘World’s first’ trial of regenerative knee treatment set to begin in Japan
Health Care Method uses 3D-printed tissue to repair damaged bone and cartilage Cyfuse Biomedical uses 3D printing to…
Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality
A new MRI study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be linked to fattier, poorer-quality thigh…
Dropped implants in OR: A hidden contamination threat
The “five-second rule” doesn’t hold in the operating room, where even brief contact with the floor contaminates implants…
HSS Reports Results of Key Studies on Targeted Medication Use in Joint Replacement Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the…
Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of…
Aerobic exercises the best for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling or swimming are likely to be the…
Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the…
AI system predicts future knee X-rays to transform osteoarthritis care
An AI system that can predict what a patient’s knee X-ray will look like a year in the…
Food insecurity and loneliness linked to higher risk of chronic pain after surgery
People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according…
Commercial robotic leg could benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees
A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown…