The severity of meniscus or articular cartilage damage after an anterior cruciate ligament tear is increased in people over 50 and could lead to a need for knee replacement....
Nurses should use data gathered on patient outcomes following hip replacement surgery to improve the quality of care they offer, it has been claimed....
The loss of bone in over 50s suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be attributed in part to impaired osteoblast capacity, which could lead to a need for joint replacement...