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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
Focuses on bone and sports injuries.
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Overcoming a 'stiff' reputation: Research highlights foot's variability and movement capability

Overcoming a 'stiff' reputation: Research highlights foot's variability and movement capability

by Camille Chorley,Griffith UniversityMean foot shape while bearing full bodyweight (fBW) and minimal weight (mBW), as well as mean deformations when increasing the load from mBW to fBW (mBW–fBW

Overcoming a 'stiff' reputation: Research highlights foot's variability and movement capability

by Camille Chorley,Griffith UniversityMean foot shape while bearing full bodyweight (fBW) and minimal weight (mBW), as well as mean deformations when increasing the load from mBW to fBW (mBW–fBW
Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training ca

Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training ca
Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee
How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches t

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches t
Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

byMcGill UniversityClinical description of affected individuals from Family 1 and 2. a Pedigrees of the two affected families. Black symbols represent affected individuals. b Photographs of the

Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

byMcGill UniversityClinical description of affected individuals from Family 1 and 2. a Pedigrees of the two affected families. Black symbols represent affected individuals. b Photographs of the
Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U
New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of
Therapeutic effects of conservative treatment with 2-week bed rest for osteoporotic vertebral fractures

Therapeutic effects of conservative treatment with 2-week bed rest for osteoporotic vertebral fractures

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageAging is universal. Both osteoporosis and the bone fractures that occur as a result of osteoporosis become more likely with age. Current clinical

Therapeutic effects of conservative treatment with 2-week bed rest for osteoporotic vertebral fractures

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageAging is universal. Both osteoporosis and the bone fractures that occur as a result of osteoporosis become more likely with age. Current clinical
Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of their up

Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of their up
Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as

Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches

by Matthieu Quidu and Brice Favier-Ambrosini,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMeasuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average as