Orthopaedics
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Knee ops vary among neighbours
Rates of knee operation vary massively in the world’s wealthiest countries, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Child arthritis genes found
British researchers are celebrating the discovery of a host of genes linked to the problem of childhood arthritis. Read more
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Painful gene for women
Women may have a genetically increased risk of suffering from back-ache, according to new findings. Read more
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Gel hope for cartilage
Scientists have developed a jelly that could have a dramatic impact in aiding the healing of damaged cartilage, it was reported last night. Read more
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Hand transplant first
Surgeons are celebrating performing the first hand transplant in the UK. Read more
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Artificial hand thought control plan
Swedish researchers say they are taking hopes for fully functioning artificial limbs to the next level. Read more
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Stroke link to hip op studied
Patients who undergo total hip replacement face a high risk of stroke, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Hip resurfacing not effective
Women should not be offered hip resurfacing procedures in view of the high failure rate of the operation, researchers say today. Read more
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Back-ache gene found
People with severe back pain may be suffering from a genetic condition, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Nicotine as bone treatment?
Nicotine may be harmful in cigarettes – but it could form part of a new bone-healing treatment, a European conference has heard. Read more