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Dual-mobility hip replacement implant can lower dislocation risk by 70%
A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70%, according to a new study involving 1,600 patients across 44 hospitals in Sweden and the UK, published in The Lancet. The new implant consists of a small ball encased in a much larger plastic ball, which provides better stability.
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Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening
A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening practices, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the journal PLOS Medicine by Kristian Axelsson and Mattias Lorentzon of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues.
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Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain
Your hips and knees work together, sharing several muscles for movement and stability. The hip, a ball-and-socket joint, is a key weight-bearing joint in the body, supported by numerous ligaments for stability.
Source: Verywell health
Causes of Knee Bone Spurs and What You Can Do
Bone spurs in the knee, also known as osteophytes, often develop due to arthritis and can cause pain and stiffness. Early treatment is important to prevent progression and maintain mobility.
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A Guide to Medication Options for Treating Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by overuse, injury, or an underlying condition like arthritis. Depending on the cause and pain levels, medication options may include over-the-counter and prescription pain medication, topical creams, or injections into the knee joint.
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ACL injuries may get an early-warning system through AI and wearable sensors
Using a decade of research across human motion analysis, cadaveric testing (using donated human knees for experiments) and computer modeling, they are developing an AI-powered wearable that could identify risky movement patterns and provide real-time feedback to help athletes avoid injury.
Source: Medical Xpress
Study: Variable outcomes of stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis
This study suggests that lab-based tests on cultured MSCs may predict MSC potency, so that only MSCs with enhanced therapeutic potential can ultimately be preselected for clinical application in KOA patients.
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Influencers claim 'knees over toes' exercises can help bullet proof your knees. Two experts explain
For decades, people exercising have been told one simple rule: Never let your knees go over your toes. During lunges, squats and many other exercises, well-meaning coaches, trainers and physical therapists repeated this advice so often that it became fitness folklore.
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9 Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain, According to a Physical Therapist
Sciatica pain can be eased through targeted exercises that improve flexibility and muscle strength. Learn about nine exercises that a physical therapist recommends for relief.
Source: Verywell Health
Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body
Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.
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