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Orthopaedic News for Patients with Osteoarthritis


Algorithm helps identify those at risk of osteoporotic fracture

23 Nov 2009

Researchers have developed two new risk scores which can help identify patients who are likely to suffer from fractures as a result of osteoporosis....

New online guide for knee replacement patients

7 Sep 2009

Over 50s with knee replacement surgery on the horizon could find useful information in a new e-book released about the procedure. Available from Lulu....

Hip and knee replacement patients walk for charity

21 Aug 2009

Joint replacement surgery patients have joined together to raise money for charity. Over 700 walkers took part in a special march in Cheam, the UK, to raise money for orthopaedic research....

Osteoarthritis 'a progressive degeneration which can be alleviated'

21 Aug 2009

Osteoarthritis can be a debilitating disease but a few lifestyle changes can help to alleviate symptoms, according to one expert....

Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers 'should ensure they exercise safely'

18 Aug 2009

Patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis should consult a medical professional before setting up an exercise regime, an expert has asserted. Dr Mohammad Salem, writing for the Examiner....

Hip resurfacing 'less invasive than hip replacement operation'

7 Aug 2009

In certain circumstances, hip resurfacing is a less invasive alternative to a total hip replacement operation and can suit some patients, an expert has claimed....

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....

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