How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability across the globe.
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Orthopedics news
Neurosurgeon describes 8 common myths about back pain
Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the facts.
Sep 2, 2025
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Noisy knees not an early arthritis sign, says new study
Knee crepitus, the sound of cracking or grinding in the knee joint, is very common across all age groups.
Sep 2, 2025
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Osteoporosis research: PEPITEM molecule shows promise in promoting bone growth and reducing bone loss
Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., have identified bioactive peptide sequences in the PEPITEM molecule, and demonstrated the biological activity of the full PEPITEM molecule in counteracting key changes ...
Sep 2, 2025
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Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson found evidence that a drug that improves the ability to walk in people with multiple sclerosis can also make bone fractures heal faster.
Aug 29, 2025
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Incorrect penicillin allergy diagnosis linked to serious joint infection risk after knee surgery
A research team led by the Department of Medicine and the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has uncovered a ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Rare bone disorder traced to deficiency of an 'enzyme-rescue metabolite' in new study
Living cells contain a world of complex parts, which are constantly in motion. Many functions of these parts are still not fully understood, but likely harbor answers to many of our questions about how diseases work and how ...
Broken bones regrow quickly with help of biodegradable scaffold that releases nutrients
For most broken bones, bone cells regrow on their own while patients wear a cast or brace to keep the injury steady. But for complex or severe fractures, surgeons may intervene by placing grafts or scaffolds made of biocompatible ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Survey reveals people are not aware knee and groin pain can be signs of hip problems
Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Improving prediction of worsening knee osteoarthritis with an AI-assisted model
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model that combines a patient's MRI, biochemical, and clinical information shows preliminary promise in improving predictions of whether their knee osteoarthritis may soon worsen. ...
Aug 21, 2025
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