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Statins could cut hip replacement risks

5 May 2010

The use of cholesterol-combating drugs, known as statins, could cut complication rates in patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery, it has been claimed....

Doctors urged to investigate hip replacement pain

4 May 2010

Doctors and orthopaedic surgeons in the UK have been urged to investigate hip pain complaints in a timely fashion following metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties....

Large joint OA can point to the condition in other joints

30 Apr 2010

The diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee could be an indicator that the condition could be affecting other joints....

Research claims calcitonin can benefit osteoarthritis sufferers

30 Apr 2010

New research has showed that calcitonin could be beneficial for patients suffering from cartilage degeneration - such as those suffering from osteoarthritis....

Tapered femoral stems could benefit younger patients

30 Apr 2010

Using uncemented, tapered femoral stems could be a good means of providing durable fixation in young patients in need of hip replacement surgery....

Shoulder arthroplasty mortality rate is about 3%

27 Apr 2010

The mortality rate within the first 90 days of shoulder arthroplasty in patients with proximal humeral fractures is about three per cent, it has been claimed....

Functional outcome of early ACL reconstruction not time-dependent

23 Apr 2010

The functional outcome of early anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is similar regardless of when it is performed....

New components will determine the future of fracture management

23 Apr 2010

New developments in shoulder replacement components will determine whether or not reverse shoulder arthroplasty has a place in the management of complex proximal humeral fractures in the elderly, it has...

Diagnostic arthroscopy can aid decision making

22 Apr 2010

Diagnostic arthroscopy represents outstanding value when making decisions regarding therapeutic options for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, it has been claimed....

Perfect reduction is not necessary for good functional outcome

22 Apr 2010

Perfect reduction is not a necessity when attempting to obtain a good functional outcome in patients with acetabular fractures....

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