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…
Robotic assisted hip and knee replacements shows no clear benefit over conventional methods
The NHS recently outlined plans to expand robotic surgery sevenfold by 2035, but initial findings from the first…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
Minimum waits delay patient care across England, BMJ data reveals
Nearly half of health boards in England are deliberately delaying care for patients by imposing minimum waiting times…
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…