Scientists map key differences in stem cell potency for treating knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects more than 1 in 10 people over 40 years of age, impairing patients’ mobility…
Netball: Silver Ferns confirm Catherine Hall ACL rupture at Commonwealth Games
Catherine Hall was wheeled off the court in the fourth quarter of the win over Wales. Photo /…
Health NZ faulted over man’s death after two visits to Middlemore Hospital
In November 2018, the man had knee surgery at a private hospital to repair a torn meniscus (fibrocartilage…
GLP-1 treatments may reduce knee replacement surgery rates
GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with…
NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s Warriors career over after confirmation of ACL rupture
“ACL confirmed. Tough to accept, but the season goes on. We got something special going. Big love for…
Warriors v Dragons: Te Maire Martin starts at halfback after Tanah Boyd ruled out with ACL injury
“Definitely not how I thought my season would finish,” Boyd said in a social media post. “But grateful…
UFC: Dana White outlines next steps for Carlos Ulberg after Kiwi champion undergoes knee surgery
“Now with the PI, that place has saved more fights and helped more athletes prolong their careers. We’ll…
‘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…
All Whites captain Chris Wood scores in first match in five months as he targets Premier League return
Wood hasn’t played since mid-October last year, when he had 16 minutes off the bench for Nottingham Forest…
Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity…
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…