Orthopaedics
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Space medicine textbook plan
British experts are planning to compile a medical textbook for space medicine. Read more
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Joint replacement mortality examined
The risk of death from digestive diseases seems to increase after hip and knee replacements, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Knee surgery could be restricted – US study
Total knee replacement could be limited to most severe cases of knee osteoarthritis, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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VR tackles phantom limb pain
Augmented reality can help amputees tackle phantom limb pain, researchers have reported. Read more
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Pregnancy loss trauma common
Women who experience miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy should be screened for possible post-traumatic stress disorder, expert say today. Read more
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Brain rewiring cause of phantom limb pain?
Phantom limb pain is likely to be caused by a reorganisation of the wiring in the brain, a new study has found. Read more
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No benefit from ultrasound post-fracture – study
Ultrasound therapy following surgery to repair a fractured tibia is not beneficial, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Nose cartilage knee op shows promise
Surgeons in Switzerland have successfully used nasal cartilage to repair damaged knees, it was announced today. Read more
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Cannabis may thin bones
People who are heavy users of cannabis face loss of bone density and potential risk of osteoporosis, according to a new study. Read more
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Call to tackle post-op joint pain
Doctors need to do more to tackle the problem of pain experienced by joint replacement patients, a European conference has heard. Read more