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Could new advance allow doctors to grow new bone?

31 Jul 2009

New research could lead to medical professionals becoming capable of growing replacement bones....

Trabecular metal components 'effective alternative to cemented tibial models'

31 Jul 2009

New research has found that the trabecular metal component can provide a strong alternative to cemented tibial models....

Marker accurately predicts patients needing hip and knee replacement ops

31 Jul 2009

A marker has been found indicating the risk of a patient requiring hip or knee replacements due to severe osteoarthritis (OA)....

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 'increases hip replacement risks'

31 Jul 2009

Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of developing complications following total hip replacement surgery, a new study shows....

Ceramic-on-ceramic bearings 'produce excellent mid-term results'

24 Jul 2009

Medium-term tests on ceramic-on-ceramic bearings for total hip replacements have found excellent clinical and radiological results, new research reveals....

Hip replacements: 32mm head 'can reduce dislocation risk'

24 Jul 2009

The use of 32mm head and posterior capsule repair can be used in hip replacement operations as a way of reducing the risk of dislocation, a study suggests....

Jane Fonda undergoes knee replacement op

22 Jun 2009

Leading actress Jane Fonda has undergone a knee replacement operation to correct a problem with the joint, a source reveals....

Avoid excuses for not exercising

29 May 2009

Many arthritis patients will come up with excuses not to exercise, but stretching joints can sometimes be the best thing for the condition, an expert states....

Doctors 'should look for depression' in arthritis patients

29 May 2009

Doctors should be aware of the signs of depression in rheumatoid arthritis patients as research finds they are twice as likely to experience it than non-sufferers, but are unlikely to...

Expert: Learn about arthritis to manage it

28 May 2009

The first step arthritis patients should take to combat their pain is to become informed on the condition, states an expert....

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