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Archive for the ‘aging’ Category
Mid-life exercise
Does sport cause hip and knee arthritis? High impact sports can certainly damage our joints, and some people are more susceptible than others. We don’t fully understand how genetic and … read more
Five Early Warning Signs Of Hip Arthritis
When it comes to niggling hip pain, arthritis is a common culprit. And not just for those of us in our 60s, 70s and 80s. I find that an increasing … read more
Blame your parents!!
Here’s an interesting article from today’s Daily Telegraph. We have always known that genetic factors are important in the development of arthritis, but this study has found some very precise … read more
Hips, evolution and 3D modelling
Fascinating stuff from Oxford University. We already use 3D printed implants in hip surgery, but work like this will help us to improve the way that they are manufactured and … read more
Rationing hip surgery. BOA President responds
Here is a response from the President of the British Orthopaedic Association to the news that hip and knee replacements will be rationed in some areas of the country. Well … read more
Rationing hip replacement surgery
There’s a worrying piece in today’s Daily Telegraph. Redditch and Bromsgrove, South Worcestershire, and Wyre Forest CCGs are aiming to prevent about 350 operations a year, by drawing up new … read more
FortisNet Annual Meeting
The second Annual Meeting of FortisNet was held at Careys Manor yesterday. I opened the meeting with a talk on Bionic Bones and Joints: Better, Stronger, Faster! Those of you … read more
Skiing injuiries – how to avoid them
Here’s some excellent advice about how to avoid seeing an orthopaedic surgeon because of a skiing injury…. Reducing Skiing Injuries On a winter day at the Snowbird ski resort in … read more
Hip surgery and skiing!
I’ve just returned from a few days sking in the French Alps. I haven’t skied for 6 years and was concerned that I might have lost the limited skills that … read more
