Slippery streets after winter storms raise risk of falls, doctor warns
After a winter storm, sidewalks, parking lots and stairways can quickly turn into slip hazards, even after plows and salt trucks have passed.
Jan 28, 2026
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Orthopedics news
Universal tissue engineering approach could transform future of bone transplantation
Bone and skeletal injuries cause extensive and long-term functional impairments worldwide. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden show how a cell-free cartilage structure can safely guide bone repair without ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Neuropathic bladder patients face complications after hip surgery
Patients with neuropathic bladder (NB), a condition in which nerve damage affects bladder function, have a significantly higher risk of joint infections, blood clots, and other adverse events after receiving total hip replacement ...
Jan 27, 2026
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AI-powered model advances treatment planning for patients with spinal metastasis
Spinal metastasis, the spread of cancer to the spine, is a frequent complication in advanced cancer. It often causes severe pain and paralysis, significantly impacting quality of life.
Jan 26, 2026
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Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research led by Professor Melanie Holden at Keele University and Professor George Peat at Sheffield Hallam University.
Jan 26, 2026
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Surgery unnecessary for elbow fractures in children, new study finds
Researchers in Liverpool and Oxford have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care. The findings could have significant implications for treatment ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Fracture prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Research uncovers perspectives on bone health
Despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing a higher rate of fragility fractures from low-impact injuries, such as a fall from standing height, bone health remains an under-researched health issue.
Jan 20, 2026
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Basivertebral nerve ablation provides early, sustained chronic low back pain relief
Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is among the leading reasons why patients see their doctor.
Jan 15, 2026
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Surgery is no more effective than six weeks in a cast for unstable ankle fractures, clinical trial finds
Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment-related harms, finds a clinical trial from Finland published in The BMJ.
Jan 14, 2026
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What's the difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle?
After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.
Jan 14, 2026
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