Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common post-surgery condition where bone abnormally forms within soft tissues. A new study out of Mass General Brigham assesses the viability of a simple blood test to detect HO long before ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Ski season is well underway, and those in search of Alpine air and exhilaration will be taking to the slopes. But while skiing is a pastime many enjoy, it's also fraught with injury.
Jan 5, 2026
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A study by researchers at Mass General Brigham highlights the opportunity for orthopedic surgeons to play a critical role in identifying patients who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). While orthopedic surgeons ...
Jan 5, 2026
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A research team from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a titanium implant surface that can be activated ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Finding an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults, has puzzled medical researchers for 40 years. Now, a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says.
Mar 5, 2026
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Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (raTKA) is associated with higher satisfaction and greater improvement in quality of life (QOL) than conventional TKA (cTKA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, along with collaborators at UC San Francisco, have discovered that APOE4, the most common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, causes bone quality deficits specifically ...
Apr 13, 2026
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The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain.
Apr 20, 2026
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As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...
Apr 5, 2026
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