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Aspirin matches costlier blood thinners after hip and knee replacement surgery, major trial finds
Joint replacements are among the most common surgeries worldwide, and preventing blood clots is critical to recovery. A Dalhousie-led study published this month—one of the most robust of its kind to date—found that a straightforward ...
Jul 20, 2026
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The bone fractures that often go unlinked to osteoporosis
Many fractures are early-warning signs of osteoporosis. Yet in everyday clinical care, they often go unrecognized and undocumented as warning signs, according to a new nationwide Austrian study by the Complexity Science Hub ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Call for systematic bone health optimization before joint replacement and spinal fusion surgery
A new position statement from the International Osteoporosis Foundation's (IOF) Committee of Scientific Advisors Fracture Working Group urges orthopedic surgeons and bone health specialists to work together to assess and ...
Jul 20, 2026
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How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling
Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers.
Jul 16, 2026
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Balancing scoliosis history and birthing plans
For women who underwent spinal surgery during adolescence, approaching pregnancy often brings unique questions about labor and delivery. A common concern is whether a spinal fusion affects the ability to have a vaginal birth.
Jul 16, 2026
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A conscious choice: Local and spinal anesthesia emerge as safer alternatives in spine surgery
General anesthesia, once the default choice in spine surgeries, is increasingly giving way to local and spinal anesthesia as the preferred option for eligible patients. Since 2024, surgeons at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Genetic mapping identifies new hope for bone diseases
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss at an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel ...
Jul 10, 2026
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Disordered collagen may help explain hip fractures beyond bone density, X-rays reveal
Fractures of the femoral neck are not simply due to insufficient bone density. Also significant is their nanostructure—the orientation of the collagen fibers that make up bones, according to research conducted by scientists ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?
When former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the physical price that can come ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Training program could ward off injuries among soccer girls
A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says. Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries than boys, due to differences in strength ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Dual-mobility hip replacement implant can lower dislocation risk by 70%
A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70%, according to a new study involving 1,600 patients across 44 hospitals in Sweden and the UK, published in The Lancet. The new ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Improving growth outcomes for children living with dwarfism
New findings from a trial conducted at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz School of Medicine demonstrate significantly increased growth rates in children with achondroplasia, ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped disks
When the soft, cushion-like disks in the spine become injured or start to bulge, the effects can be debilitating.
Jun 30, 2026
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The case for fewer antibiotics in joint replacement surgery
For anyone undergoing a total hip or knee replacement, the goal is a smooth recovery and a return to pain-free movement. However, a possible risk from these procedures is periprosthetic joint infection.
Jun 30, 2026
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Wireless biodegradable sensor could help injured knees heal without dangerous overloading
A biodegradable pressure sensor could help people with knee injuries exercise and heal faster, University of Connecticut researchers report in Science Advances. The knee can take a great deal of abuse, thanks to the cartilage ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Hidden risks after orthopedic surgery: International study identifies major triggers of postoperative mortality
Millions of orthopedic surgeries are performed globally every year, offering pain relief and restored mobility to patients. However, an international study published in JMIR Perioperative Medicine warns that the risk of postsurgical ...
Jun 29, 2026
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People with disabilities often overlooked in orthopedic research
More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some type of disability as of 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Yale study published in the Cureus found that patients with disabilities ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health: Here's the science behind your skeleton
Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal take place continuously ...
Jun 28, 2026
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86% of Brazilian children with disabling musculoskeletal pain recover, study finds
Three out of every 10 Brazilian children and adolescents complain of musculoskeletal pain (affecting bones, ligaments and muscles). This common problem affects their lives and should not be underestimated. The condition, ...
Jun 25, 2026
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For chronic knee pain, genicular artery embolization provides a new alternative
The procedure was "remarkably" successful. That's how Cynthia Schraf-Fletcher, 74, describes her experience with genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure that treats chronic knee pain. Nearly a ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Recovering from an injury can be all-consuming. Researchers are using VR to make injury recovery less stressful
When Maria Chiu began her Ph.D. at Northeastern University in 2023, she never expected to become her own research subject. She also didn't anticipate undergoing her fourth knee surgery.
Jun 23, 2026
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A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations
According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Prehab can boost seniors' recuperation from spinal fusion surgery, trial finds
Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.
Jun 19, 2026
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Kneecap resurfacing during replacement saves costs for patients and health care systems, study shows
The largest and longest clinical trial of its kind has found that resurfacing the kneecap during total knee replacement is likely to be the most cost-effective approach for patients and health care systems over the long term. ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Nonsurgical procedure provides lasting relief for knee pain, finds study
Embolization of abnormal blood vessels using rapidly resorbable gelatin-based microspheres is safe and provides significant, lasting pain relief and functional improvement for patients with osteoarthritis-related knee pain, ...
Jun 16, 2026
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