Orthopaedics
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Back pain over-treated – experts
Too many patients get the wrong care – and are over-treated – for low back pain, experts say today. Read more
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Robotic aid for spine surgery
Scientists are creating a new high-precision, sensor-based surgical robot that can help carry out spinal operations. Read more
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Children should write information leaflets – BMJ
Children could be recruited to help write patient information leaflets, doctors say today. Read more
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Doubts over shoulder decompression treatment
An increasingly popular form of shoulder surgery has minimal benefits, according to the findings of a British randomised trial published today. Read more
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Progress on bone regeneration therapy
UK scientists are working on a new, more effective method of hard tissue regeneration. Read more
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Knee op pain relief study published
Periarticular infiltration appears to be a superior method of pain control during knee arthroplasty compared with femoral nerve block, according to one of the last projects of a leading orthopaedic surgeon. Read more
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Metal hip revisions improving
The quality of revisions for metal-on-metal hips has improved significantly in five years, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Little clinical benefit’ for vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements provide little clinical benefit for older adults, unless they have a significant deficiency, a new report has revealed. Read more
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Panel rejects arthroscopy
Very few patients with degenerative knee disease can benefit from arthroscopic procedures, experts say today. Read more
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99p camera behind intuitive prosthetic hand responses
Intuitive bionic hands fitted with a 99p camera are enabling prosthetic wearers to move their arms responsively, in the same way as real limbs, developers have revealed. Read more