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Is bone health linked to brain health?

Written by | 29 Mar 2023

People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density, according to a study published in… read more.

New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

Written by | 18 Mar 2023

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of its new guideline titled “the Optimal Timing of… read more.

Body mass index affects long-term outcomes of ‘partial’ knee arthroplasty

Written by | 11 Mar 2023

For patients with higher body mass index (BMI) undergoing unicompartmental or “partial” knee replacement (UKR), long-term outcomes are improved when the implant is placed using a cementless rather… read more.

Non-surgical treatment significantly reduces knee pain for adults, especially those 50 and older

Written by | 4 Mar 2023

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, and can significantly reduce pain, especially for adults who are… read more.

New blood test is more accurate in identifying osteoarthritis progression

Written by | 28 Jan 2023

A new blood test that can identify progression of osteoarthritis in the knee is more accurate than current methods, providing an important tool to advance research and speed… read more.

Older knee replacements as good as newer models, study shows

Written by | 10 Jan 2023

Older knee replacement designs are just as effective as newer models – according to new research from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and University of East Anglia…. read more.

Metformin reduces risk of joint replacement in diabetes patients

Written by | 19 Dec 2022

Metformin use appears to lower the risk of total joint replacement in patients with type 2 diabetes. Researchers reported this finding on December 19, 2022 in the CMAJ/Canadian… read more.

How women can reduce the risk of hip fracture

Written by | 6 Dec 2022

Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new… read more.

Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life

Written by | 4 Dec 2022

Breaking bones can be life-changing events — especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence and a higher mortality… read more.

Study examines total knee replacement in patients under 21

Written by | 19 Nov 2022

A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients under 21 in the… read more.

Orthopedic surgery patients do fine without opioid painkillers

Written by | 6 Oct 2022

Opioid-based painkillers have become a mainstay of post-operative care in orthopaedics but carry a risk of addiction. Now a new study by researchers at McMaster University and Hamilton… read more.

Walking towards healthier knees

Written by | 2 Oct 2022

A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people… read more.

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