Edel Comer and Victoria Percy look at the physiotherapy management of common shoulder-joint problems in the primary care setting.
FRAX the more clinically relevant measure
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton examines recent developments in the field of osteoporosis, including diagnostic tools and issues related to glucocorticoids.
Hip-joint problems and the healing role physiotherapy plays
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Margaret Hanlon looks at some common musculoskeletal problems of the hip-joint and how physiotherapy can help.
Atypical femoral fractures and bisphosphonate therapy
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr Carla Moran, Dr Eric Heffernan and Dr Malachi McKenna examine the features and treatment of atypical femoral fractures and the links with bisphosphonate therapies.
Bisphosphonates show promise in cases of secondary osteoporosis
August 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The IV bisphosphonate zoledronic acid improves bone density in children with secondary osteoporosis but larger studies are needed, researchers say.
Enzyme ‘can reduce need for surgery’
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recurrence is a feature of the hand condition Dupuytren’s contracture. However, new treatments offer the possibility of reduced contractures and an improved range of motion, writes Gary Culliton.
Vertebroplasty benefits ‘overstated’
July 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The benefits of vertebroplasty have been overstated and it has no place in first-line treatment of vertebral fractures, even in selected subgroups of patients, a new review has concluded.
High uric acid promotes bone health
January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Higher serum uric acid levels in older men are strongly associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD) and markers of calcium homoeostasis and bone resorption, new research has shown.
Exploring pelvic pain in men
June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chronic pelvic pain is a poorly understood and underdiagnosed condition. Maeve Whelan offers advice to doctors who encounter patients with it Millions of men and women suffer from chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The symptoms are of rectal, genital or abdominal pain or discomfort, pain or discomfort associated with sexual activity and often symptoms of urinary [...]
Make no bones about it
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Rory Hafford sits down with the straight-talking Prof Moira O’Brien to discuss bone health, the teaching of medicine and the lure of the Olympics Talking to Prof Moira O’Brien is a bit like being caught in a wind tunnel! In fact, ideas and words can come hurtling towards you like a runaway train, or bang [...]
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