arthritis information
Stem cell therapy for knee arthritis – what’s the verdict?
Stem cell injection for knee osteoarthritis is an emerging new therapy, but a group of experts who reviewed the research has found there isn’t good enough evidence that it works. Continue reading
Weight-bearing exercises promote bone formation
Weight-bearing exercises can increase bone density and promote bone formation in men, says new research in Bone. Continue reading
Stop using ultrasound to speed up fracture healing, experts recommend
Ultrasound to speed up bone healing after fracture has little or no impact on pain or recovery time, experts highlight in the British Medical Journal. Continue reading
Osteoporosis drug, denosumab, has a good safety profile – new study
Denosumab, a drug used to treat osteoporosis, has performed well in a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
Hip replacement ops improve five-year quality of life
People who have total hip replacements experience meaningful and lasting improvements in quality of life for at least five years after the procedure, reports a team in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Continue reading
