Alison GreenAnkle replacement surgery offers patients less pain and better function, study findsPatients with advanced ankle arthritis can expect enhanced quality of life within six months of ankle replacement surgery, according to a…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenMovement after ACL surgery may be key to long-term outcomeThe success of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is connected to the way you move after the procedure, according to new research.Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenInformed patients do better after spine surgerySpinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are joined together so they heal into a single, solid bone — stopping…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenNew treatment may lead to faster recovery for patients with osteochondral ankle lesionsA new technique for treating a common ankle condition could cut recovery time in half compared with the standard surgical treatment…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenNew research challenges belief that gout is primarily caused by dietDiet is much less important than genes in determining whether you’re likely to develop gout, according to a study published in the British…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenSex-specific treatment for sports injuries may lead to better outcomesThere is growing evidence that the incidence, symptoms and treatment outcomes for male and female patients with common sports injuries may…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenSimple blood tests could allow earlier diagnosis of multiple myelomaNew research could lead to GPs using simple blood tests to improve early diagnosis of multiple myeloma.Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenFracture risk 30% higher after gastric bypassPeople who have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss face an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study in Sweden.Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenStudy identifies possible cause of scoliosisScoliosis has been in the news this month after Princess Eugenie opted for a backless wedding dress that showed off the scar from her…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Alison GreenImmune therapy shows promising results in ankylosing spondylitis trialNew research published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology has identified a potential new treatment option for patients with…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020